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Component Description





DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM


Component Description

After starting the engine with the parking brake released and the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) in the OFF or 1ST position, the headlamp high beam automatically turns on at a reduced intensity.
With the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) in the 2nd position or with autolamps ON, the headlamps function the same as conventional light systems.

OPERATION
The BCM monitors inputs from the parking brake switch and the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) to determine when to activate the daytime light system. The BCM sends a daytime light request to the
IPDM E/R via the CAN communication lines. The IPDM E/R grounds the daytime light relay which in turn, provides power to the ground side of the LH high beam lamp. Power flows backward through the LH high beam lamp to the IPDM E/R, through the high beam fuses, through the RH high beam lamp circuit to the RH high beam lamp and on to ground. The high beam lamps are wired in series which causes them to illuminate at a reduced intensity.