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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

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

1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the hazard lamps.
  3. Turn ON the hazard lamp switch.
  4. Turn OFF the hazard lamp switch.
  5. Turn OFF the ignition.

Did the hazard lamps operate properly?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Do the turn signal lamps operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

4

  1. Disconnect the turn signal/hazard flasher module.
  2. Connect a test light from the hazard switch signal circuit of the turn signal/hazard flasher module to battery positive voltage.
  3. Turn ON the hazard flasher switch.

Does the test light illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the DIC ground circuit for high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6

Test the hazard switch signal circuit for high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the turn signal/hazard flasher module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness of the DIC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the DIC. Refer to Driver Information Center Module Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2