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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Listen for an audible click when the DRL relays operate. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
  2. 3:  Tests for voltage at the coil side of the DRL relays.
  3. 4:  Verifies that the BCM is providing ground to the DRL relays.
  4. 5:  Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the DRL relays.
  5. 6:  Tests if there is opposing voltage present or an open in the DRL relay control circuits.
  6. 12:  After replacement of the BCM you must calibrate the new module for proper operation.
DTC B2600

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  Lighting Systems Connector End Views   or  Body Control System Connector End Views  in Body Control System.
1 Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the DRL relays ON and OFF.
Do the DRL relays turn ON and OFF with each command?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the daytime running lamp (DRL) relays.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of each of the DRL relays and a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 10 
  1. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit and the battery positive voltage circuit of each of the DRL relays.
  2. With a scan tool, command the DRL relays ON and OFF.
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 5 
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? Go to Step 7  Go to Step 6 
Test the control circuits of the DRL relays for high resistance, an open, a short to voltage or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 13  Go to Step 9 
7 Test the control circuits of the DRL relays for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 13  Go to Step 9 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the inoperable DRL relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 13  Go to Step 11 
9 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 13  Go to Step 12 
10 Repair the short to ground, open, or high resistance in one of the following circuits. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  • Battery positive supply voltage
  • DRL diode supply voltage
  • Right headlamp low beam supply
  • Left headlamp low beam supply

Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 13  -
11 Replace the inoperable DRL relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) or Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 13  -
12 
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM.
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 13  -
13
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK