Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Headlamp Control Module: Service and Repair




High Intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Modules -J343- And -J344-, Removing And Installing

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Owner's Manual.


WARNING:
- HIGH VOLTAGE!
- Always disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE!" symbol.
- After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in order discharge any residual voltage.


Removing
- Remove left or right headlight.
- Disconnect electrical connection at headlight.








- Remove bracket -3-. Bracket is secured at vehicle with three nuts -2- (SW10).
- Remove bolts -4- and remove control module -1- from bracket -3-.

Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.