Hi-Beam Indicator Lamp: Testing and Inspection

The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative high beam indicator condition. Before beginning this test, confirm the functionality of the high beam indicator bulb and the cluster control circuitry by performing the instrument cluster actuator test. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If the high beam indicator fails to illuminate during the actuator test, replace the indicator bulb and bulb holder with a known good unit and repeat the test. If the indicator still fails to illuminate, replace the faulty instrument cluster. If the problem being diagnosed is related to inoperative headlamp high beams, be certain to repair the headlamp system circuits and switches before attempting to diagnose or repair the high beam indicator. If no headlamp system problems are found and the high beam indicator illuminates during the instrument cluster actuator test, the following procedure will help locate an open in the high beam indicator driver circuit. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (Connector C1) for the instrument cluster from the connector receptacle on the back of the cluster housing.
2. Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the headlamps ON and select the headlamp high beams with the left multi-function switch control stalk. Check for battery voltage at the high beam indicator driver circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire harness connector (Connector C1) for the instrument cluster. If OK, replace the faulty instrument cluster. If not OK, repair the open high beam indicator driver circuit between the instrument cluster and the left multi-function switch as required.