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DTC 006

DTC 006

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The body control module (BCM) flashes the headlamps during theft alarm mode. The BCM grounds the headlamp relay control circuit actuating the headlamp relay (internal to the DRL control module).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The BCM detects a short to battery or short to ground in the headlamp relay control circuit.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The BCM sets the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 6.
^ The BCM does not turn on the headlamps during the armed, warning, alarm or trunk open modes.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
A short to battery or short to ground in the headlamp relay control circuit is no longer present between the BCM and the DRL control module.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ If the headlamp relay control circuit is shorted to ground, the headlamps will stay ON at all times.
^ Move the wiring and the connectors while you complete the following tests. This may cause the malfunction to appear.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-9:




The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
3. This step checks the integrity of the headlamp relay control circuit.