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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Place the ignition in the ON position, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the turn signal lamps and indicators.
  3. Turn ON and OFF the right and left turn signal lamps.

Do the turn signal lamps and indicators operate properly?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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  1. Place the turn signal switch in the OFF position.
  2. Place the hazard warning switch in the OFF position.

Are only the turn signal indicators always ON?

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4

Are all of the turn signals lamps flashing?

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5

Disconnect the hazard switch.

Are the turn signal lamps flashing?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 10

6

Test for a short to ground in the hazard switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

Disconnect the turn signal switch.

Do the turn signal lamps turn OFF?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

Test for a short to ground in the affected turn signal switch circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

9

Important: After replacing the BCM, perform the setup procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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10

Replace the hazard warning switch. Refer to Hazard Warning Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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