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Test A (Fuse, Dimmer Switch, Power Relay, Amplifier, Driver Control)

  1. If headlights remain in high beam for both positions of dimmer switch, remove high/low beam relay from connector. Connect a test lamp between battery and Violet wire of connector. If lamp does not light in both positions, replace relay.
  2. If lamp does light in both positions, remove dimmer switch connector. If lamp remains lighted, check for a short in circuit. If lamp goes out, replace dimmer switch.
  3. Disconnect sensor-amplifier cable at in-line connector. Connect voltmeter between ground and White wire terminal. With control fully clockwise and headlights on, meter should read battery voltage. In fully counterclockwise position voltmeter should read 0 volts. If voltage differs, replace control.
  4. With headlights on, sensor exposed to light and dimmer switch in automatic position, disconnect sensor cable at in-line connector. If headlights return to low beam, replace sensor-amplifier. If not, replace dimmer switch.