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Test Description

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Listen for an audible click when the DRL relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
DTC B2600

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the daytime running lamps (DRL) relay ON and OFF.
Does the DRL relay turn ON and OFF with each command?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the DRL relay.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the ignition positive voltage circuit of the DRL relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 8 
4
  1. Connect a test lamp between the ignition positive voltage circuit of the DRL relay and the control circuit of the DRL relay.
  2. With a scan tool, command the DRL relay ON.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the control circuit of the DRL relay for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the DRL relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
8 Repair an open, high resistance, or short to ground in the ignition positive voltage circuit of the DRL relay. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
9 Replace the DRL relay. Refer to Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) or Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
11
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK