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Exterior Lighting Test 1A - Identifying Exterior Lighting System Problems

NOTE: Perform SYMPTOM ID TEST 1A  before proceeding with this test. For connector terminal ID, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  and WIRING DIAGRAM  and SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Perform TEST VER-1A  after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting any module connector. Ensure all connectors are clean and tight.

Identify problems(s) listed in EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY table and perform indicated test(s).

NOTE: Headlight time delay will only operate when ignition switch is turned off while headlights are still on, and headlight switch is turned to OFF position within 30 seconds of ignition switch being turned off. Body Control Module (BCM) provides a 90-second time delay before turning headlights off.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY

Problem Perform
Auto Headlights Inoperative EXTERIOR LIGHTING TEST 2A 
Auto Headlights Stay On When:
Engine Is Running & Switch Is In AUTO EXTERIOR LIGHTING TEST 3A 
Engine Is Running & Switch Is OFF EXTERIOR LIGHTING TEST 4A 
Headlight Delay Inoperative EXTERIOR LIGHTING TEST 5A 
Headlights Will Not Turn Off EXTERIOR LIGHTING TEST 6A 
Foglights Inoperative EXTERIOR LIGHTING TEST 7A