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Headlamps Fail to Flash When Alarm Is Tripped

HEADLAMPS FAIL TO FLASH WHEN ALARM IS TRIPPED

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- FCM DTCs or exterior lamp operation
- Instrument cluster

1. CHECK FCM DTCS AND HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP OPERATION
Attempt to operate the exterior lamps with the headlamp switch.
With the DRBIII(R), read FCM DTCs.

Q: Were there any problems found?

YES: Refer to symptom list for problems related to Exterior Lighting. Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. VTSS Verification Test
NO: Replace and program the Instrument Cluster. Perform Body Verification Test - Ver 1. Body Verification Test