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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Move the turn signal lever to both the right and left turn signal positions.

Do both left and right turn signal lamps and/or indicators operate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Is only one lamp and/or indicator inoperative?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Inspect the power supply or ground circuit for a poor connection or an open for the inoperative lamp and/or indicator.
  2. Repair the poor connection or open in the inoperative lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  3. If no fault is found, replace the inoperative lamp and/or indicator bulb.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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5

Inspect the TURN LAMPS fuse.

Is the fuse open?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Disconnect the hazard switch connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the ignition feed circuit of the hazard switch connector and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

  1. Turn the LH turn signal or the RH turn signal to the ON position.
  2. Connect the fused jumper between the ignition feed circuit and the turn signal output circuit at the turn/hazard flasher connector.

Do the turn signal lamps and/or indicators illuminate but not flash?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Reconnect the hazard switch connector.
  2. Disconnect the turn/headlamp/wiper switch connector.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the turn signal flasher output circuit of the turn/headlamp/wiper switch connector and ground.

Does the test lamp flash?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

9

Repair the short to ground in the ignition positive voltage circuit between the Junction block and the hazard switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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10

Repair the open in the ignition feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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11

Repair the open in the turn signal flasher output circuit between the hazard switch and the turn/headlamp/wiper switch assembly. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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12

Replace the turn/hazard flasher.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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13

Replace the turn/hazard headlamp switch assembly. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3