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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Hazard Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Hazard Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Turn Signal Lamp Control

B0527 00 or B0532 00

B0528 00 or B0533 00

B0528 00 or B0533 00

--

Turn Signal/Multifunction Swtich Ground

--

3

--

--

Hazard Lamps Ground

--

1

--

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1. Hazard Lamps Malfunction

2. Hazard Switch Malfunction

3. Turn Signal/Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The hazard flashers may be activated in any power mode. The hazard switch is permanently grounded through G106. When the hazard switch is placed in the ON position, ground is applied through the hazard switch signal circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM supplies battery voltage to all four turn signal lamps in an ON and OFF duty cycle. When the hazard switch is activated, the BCM sends a message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting both turn signal indicators to be cycled ON and OFF.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Hazard Lamp Switch parameter while operating the hazard switch ON and OFF. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.

If the readings do not change, refer to Hazard Lamp Switch Malfunction.
If the readings do change, but the lamps do not flash ON and OFF, refer to Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Hazard Lamp Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Hazard Switch.
  2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal B.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Hazard Lamp Switch parameter is Inactive.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and the ground circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Hazard Lamp Switch parameter is Active.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the Hazard Switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Hazard Warning Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup