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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.
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DTC Descriptor

DTC B0525 00: Right Turn Signal Circuit Malfunction

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Left Turn Signal Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Right Turn Signal Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Left Turn Indicator Control

B0525 00

1

1

--

Right Turn Indicator Control

B0530 00

1

1

--

Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Control

1

1

1

--

Left Repeater Lamp Ground

--

1

--

--

Right Repeater Lamp Ground

--

1

--

--

Left Rear Stop/Turn Lamp Ground

--

1

--

--

Right Rear Stop/Turn Lamp Ground

--

1

--

--

Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground

--

1

--

--

Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground

--

1

--

--

Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Ground

--

2

--

--

1. Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

2. Turn Signal Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

When the body control module (BCM) receives a right turn signal ON command from the turn signal switch, the BCM will apply voltage to the right turn signal indicator supply voltage circuit. The turn signal flasher, which is integrated within the BCM, will flash the right turn signal indicator lamp in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) simultaneously with the turn signal lamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

When the BCM receives a right turn signal command and the right turn signal indicator supply voltage circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to voltage.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The right turn signal indicator in the IPC will not operate or will remain always on.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • This DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.

Reference Information

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Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, operate the right turn signal and verify that the right turn indicator flashes.

If the right turn indicator does not illuminate, or remains illuminated, perform the Right Turn Indicator Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Right Turn Indicator Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the IPC.
  2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 7 and the ground circuit terminal 4.
  5. Ignition ON, operate the right turn signal and verify that the test lamp flashes.
  6. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the IPC.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM or IPC replacement, programming, and setup