FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Principles of Operation

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

NOTE:
- When installing a new smart junction box (SJB), it must be configured for this feature, if originally equipped. Refer to Information Bus (Module Communications Network).
- The smart junction box (SJB) is also known as the generic electronic module (GEM).

The SJB controls the DRL by using various inputs to determine whether or not the DRL should be illuminated. These inputs include:
- Ignition switch position
- Headlamp switch position
- Headlamps on or off
- Transaxle gear selection

When the DRL is active, the SJB provides a pulse-width modulated (PWM) voltage to the low beam headlamps. This illuminates the headlamps at a reduced intensity.