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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Audible Warning System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. While observing the turn signal lights, move the turn signal switch to the left turn position and then the right turn position.
  3. The turn signal lamps should turn on and off when the turn signal switch is in either the left turn position or the right turn position.

Do the turn lamps operate as described?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

Test drive the vehicle.

Does the speedometer work?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Test for powertrain control module (PCM) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Refer to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.8L.

Are any DTCs present?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Go to Step 7

5

The turn signal reminder is inoperative due to a malfunction of the turn lamps. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems for further diagnosis and repair of the turn lamps.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 8

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6

The turn signal reminder is inoperative due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) circuit. Refer to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.1L or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls - 3.8L for further diagnosis and repair of the VSS.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

  1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
  2. Perform the Setup New BCM procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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8

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Reconnect the connectors and reinstall the components that were removed.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Audible Warnings System Check

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