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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console Connector End Views in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console or Power Door Systems Connector End Views in Doors

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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Verify that the turn signal lamps and/or indicators are always ON or flashing.

Do the turn signal lamps operate normally?

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

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Are only the turn signal indicators in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) always on or flashing?

Go to Step 8

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Are only the turn signal lamps on one side of the vehicle always on or flashing?

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Inspect the affected bulb/socket for an internal short, poor terminal contact, or a shorted filament.

Was a problem found?

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Test the following circuits of the affected lamps for a short to voltage:

    • The left or right turn signal lamp supply voltage
    • The left or right rear stop/turn lamp supply voltage
    • The left or right turn flasher signal
    • The left or right turn signal switch signal
    • The left or right trailer stop/turn lamp supply voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

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Disconnect the multifunction turn signal switch.

Do the affected turn signals and indicators still illuminate?

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Inspect for poor connections at the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

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Inspect for poor connections at the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

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Inspect for poor connections at the turn/hazard flasher. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 15

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12

Replace or repair the affected bulb/socket.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 15

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14

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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