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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Exterior Lights System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

 

2

Inspect the 20 Amp STOP HAZ fuse.

Is the STOP HAZ fuse open?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 3

3

Use a test lamp in order to backprobe connector C1 of the brake switch connector between terminal A and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

With the brake switch closed, Test for positive battery voltage at terminal B of connector C1.

Is voltage present?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

Repair the open or short to ground in CKT 140 between the fuse block and the brake switch.

Is the repair complete?

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6

  1. Use a test lamp in order to backprobe the turn/hazard headlamp switch assembly connector C2 terminal A and ground.
  2. Depress the brake pedal.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

7

Inspect the adjustment of the brake switch. If the adjustment is correct, replace the brake switch.

Is the repair complete?

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8

Repair the open in CKT 140 between the left IP wiring harness junction block and the brake switch.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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9

Replace the turn/hazard headlamp switch assembly.

Is the repair complete?

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10

Repair the open in CKT 17 between the brake switch and the turn/hazard headlamp switch assembly. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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11

With brake switch open test terminal A of the brake switch for continuity to ground.

Is ground present?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair short to ground in CKT 140. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is repair complete?

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13

Test CKT 17 for continuity to ground.

Is ground present?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair short to ground in CKT 17. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is repair complete?

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15

Test terminals F,G,B and C on the Hazard Warning Switch for continuity to ground.

Is ground present?

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Go to Step 16

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16

Repair short to ground in suspect CKT.

Is repair complete?

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