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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Connect a test lamp between the suspect turn signal input circuit at the turn signal switch and a good ground.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Move the turn signal lever to the suspect turn signal position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for poor connections at the turn signal switch connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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5

Connect a test lamp between the suspect turn signal input circuit at the turn/hazard flasher module and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair the high resistance or open in the turn signal input circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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7

Connect a test lamp between the suspect turn signal output circuit at the turn/hazard flasher module and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Repair the high resistance or open in the turn signal lamp output circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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9

Test the turn signal lamp output circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

10

Inspect for poor connections at the turn/hazard flasher module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the turn/hazard flasher module. Refer to Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2