High-beam's and DRL's not working

Tiny
JESSICA ROSE DIRSCHEL
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  • 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 196,248 MILES
I don't have high beams or daytime running lights. Got new headlight bulbs in fact the best ones. Checked all fuses. Changed the high beam/low beam multi thingy and turn signal switch. Wasn't any of that. Please help.
Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 5:14 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I suspect it is related to either the relay or the body control module. I have attached four pics below of the system. First, I need you to check the fuse I circled as well as the relay in pic 1. You can switch the relay with a known good one or here is a link that explains how to test one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Next, check if there is power from the DRL relay to the body control module (BCM). See pic 2.

Next, check for power between the switch and BCM. (pink wire). See pic 3

Last, check the ground between the switch and body of the vehicle. I seriously doubt this is the issue because the low beam work and they have a common ground. However, there is a splice in the wire that could have failed. See pic 4.

If everything I suggested checks good, I suspect the BCM is faulty. However, let me know what you find before moving forward,

Here are a few links you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 6:49 PM

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