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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you review the Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

2

Verify that the hazard lamps are always on.

Do the hazard lamps operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the turn/hazard flasher.
  2. Ensure that the hazard lamp switch is in the OFF position.
  3. Test for a ground signal at the hazard switch signal circuit input terminal of the hazard/turn flasher connector. Refer to Circuit Testing .

Is a ground signal present?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

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

Did you find and correct a condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the hazard/turn flasher. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3