Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction Sedan Hatchback
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3948 02 | B3948 04 | B3948 01 | -- |
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3949 02 | B3949 04 | B3949 01 | -- |
Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3950 02 | B3950 04 | B3950 01 | -- |
Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3951 02 | B3951 04 | B3951 01 | -- |
Left Repeater Lamp Control | B3948 02 | 8 | B3948 01 | -- |
Right Repeater Lamp Control | B3949 02 | 9 | B3949 01 | -- |
Left Turn Signal Switch Signal | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Right Turn Signal Switch Signal | 3 | 3 | 3 | -- |
Left Tail Lamp Ground | -- | 6 | -- | -- |
Left Repeater Lamp Ground | -- | 8 | -- | -- |
Right Repeater Lamp Ground | -- | 9 | -- | -- |
Right Tail Lamp Ground | -- | 7 | -- | -- |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground | -- | 4 | -- | -- |
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground | -- | 5 | -- | -- |
1. All Turn Signals Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative 2. Left Turn Signals Malfunction 3. Right Turn Signals Malfunction 4. Left Front Turn Signal Malfunction 5. Right Front Turn Signal Malfunction 6. Left Rear Turn Signal Malfunction 7. Right Rear Turn Signal Malfunction 8. Left Repeater Lamp Malfunction 9. Right Repeater Lamp Malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
Ground is applied at all times to the turn signal/multifunction switch. The turn signal lamps may only be activated with the ignition switch in the ON or START position. When the turn signal/multifunction switch is placed in either the TURN RIGHT or TURN LEFT position, ground is applied to the body control module (BCM) through either the right turn or left turn signal switch signal circuit. The BCM then applies a pulsating voltage to the front and rear turn signal lamps through there respective voltage supply circuits. When a turn signal request is received by the BCM, a serial data message is sent to the instrument cluster requesting the respective turn signal indicator be pulsed ON and OFF.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter and Left Turn Signal Switch parameter while cycling the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch between the left and right positions. The readings should toggle between ACTIVE and INACTIVE.
| ⇒ | If the readings do not change between the commanded states, refer to Turn Signal Switch Malfunction. |
| ⇒ | If the readings change between the commanded states and the instrument cluster turn signal indicators are inoperative, refer to Turn Signal Indicators Malfunction. |
Circuit/System Testing
Turn Signal Switch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.
- Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 3.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
- Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground. Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 7 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
| ⇒ | 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 K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
| ⇒ | 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 K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
Turn Signal Lamps Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative turn signal lamp.
- Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5.0 Ω between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- Connect a test lamp between the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- Command the appropriate Turn Signal Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate turn signal lamp assembly.
| • | E3LH ground circuit terminal 1 |
| • | E3RH ground circuit terminal 1 |
| • | E42L Tail Lamp Assembly - Left ground circuit terminal F |
| • | E42R Tail Lamp Assembly - Left ground circuit terminal A |
| • | E4Y Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Left ground circuit terminal 2 |
| • | E4Z Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Right ground circuit terminal 2 |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| • | E3LH control circuit terminal 5 |
| • | E3RH control circuit terminal 5 |
| • | E42L Tail Lamp Assembly - Left control circuit terminal F |
| • | E42R Tail Lamp Assembly - Left control circuit terminal D |
| • | E4Y Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Left control circuit terminal 1 |
| • | E4Z Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Right control circuit terminal 1 |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module (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 K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
Turn Signal Indicators Malfunction
Ignition ON, command the All Indicators test ON and OFF with the scan tool, verify both turn signal indicators changes between turn ON and OFF.
| ⇒ | If both turn signal indicators changes between illuminate and not illuminate during the test, replace the K9 Body Control Module (BCM. |
| ⇒ | If one or both turn signal indicators do not illuminate during the test or remain illuminated at all times, replace the P16 Instrument Cluster. |
Component Testing
Static Test
Turn Signal Switch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between signal terminal 1 and ground terminal 3.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between signal terminal 7 and ground terminal 3.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified value, replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified value, replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for BCM or instrument cluster replacement, setup, and programming |
Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction Wagon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3948 02 | B3948 04 | B3948 01 | -- |
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3949 02 | B3949 04 | B3949 01 | -- |
Left Liftgate Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3950 02 | B3950 04 | B3950 01 | -- |
Left Tail Lamp Turn Signal Lamp Control | 3887 02 | 3887 04 | 10 | -- |
Right Liftgate Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3951 02 | B3951 04 | B3951 01 | -- |
Right Tail Lamp Turn Signal Lamp Control | B3888 02 | B3888 04 | 11 | -- |
Left Repeater Lamp Control | B3948 02 | 8 | B3948 01 | -- |
Right Repeater Lamp Control | B3949 02 | 9 | B3949 01 | -- |
Left Turn Signal Switch Signal | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Right Turn Signal Switch Signal | 3 | 3 | 3 | -- |
Left Tail Lamp Ground | -- | 6 | -- | -- |
Left Liftgate Tail Lamp Ground | -- | 10 | -- | -- |
Left Repeater Lamp Ground | -- | 8 | -- | -- |
Right Repeater Lamp Ground | -- | 9 | -- | -- |
Right Tail Lamp Ground | -- | 7 | -- | -- |
Right Liftgate Tail Lamp Ground | -- | 11 | -- | -- |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground | -- | 4 | -- | -- |
Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Ground | -- | 5 | -- | -- |
1. All Turn Signals Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative 2. Left Turn Signals Malfunction 3. Right Turn Signals Malfunction 4. Left Front Turn Signal Malfunction 5. Right Front Turn Signal Malfunction 6. Left Tail Lamp Turn Signal Malfunction 7. Right Tail Lamp Turn Signal Malfunction 8. Left Repeater Lamp Malfunction 9. Right Repeater Lamp Malfunction 10. Left Liftgate Turn Signal Malfunction 11. Right Liftgate Turn Signal Malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
Ground is applied at all times to the turn signal/multifunction switch. The turn signal lamps may only be activated with the ignition switch in the ON or START position. When the turn signal/multifunction switch is placed in either the TURN RIGHT or TURN LEFT position, ground is applied to the body control module (BCM) through either the right turn or left turn signal switch signal circuit. The BCM then applies a pulsating voltage to the front turn signal lamps and rear liftgate turn signal lamps through there respective voltage supply circuits. When a turn signal request is received by the BCM, a serial data message is sent to the instrument cluster requesting the respective turn signal indicator be pulsed ON and OFF. When a turn signal request is received by the BCM, a serial data message is also sent to the trailer lighting converter requesting the respective tail turn signal lamp be pulsed ON and OFF.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter and Left Turn Signal Switch parameter while cycling theS78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch between the left and right positions. The readings should toggle between ACTIVE and INACTIVE.
| ⇒ | If the readings do not change between the commanded states, refer to Turn Signal Switch Malfunction. |
| ⇒ | If the readings change between the commanded states and the instrument cluster turn signal indicators are inoperative, refer to Turn Signal Indicators Malfunction. |
Circuit/System Testing
Turn Signal Switch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.
- Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal 3.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
- Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground. Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
| ⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 7 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
| ⇒ | 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 K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
| ⇒ | 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 K9 Body Control Module (BCM). |
Turn Signal Lamps Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative turn signal lamp.
- Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, test for less than 5.0 Ω between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- Connect a test lamp between the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- Command the appropriate Turn Signal Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate turn signal lamp assembly.
| • | E3LH ground circuit terminal 1 |
| • | E3RH ground circuit terminal 1 |
| • | E42L Tail Lamp Assembly - Left ground circuit terminal D |
| • | E42R Tail Lamp Assembly - Left ground circuit terminal E |
| • | E43L Liftgate Tail Lamp Assembly - Left ground circuit terminal B |
| • | E43R Liftgate Tail Lamp Assembly - Left ground circuit terminal E |
| • | E4Y Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Left ground circuit terminal 2 |
| • | E4Z Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Right ground circuit terminal 2 |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| • | E3LH control circuit terminal 5 |
| • | E3RH control circuit terminal 5 |
| • | E42L Tail Lamp Assembly - Left control circuit terminal C |
| • | E42R Tail Lamp Assembly - Left control circuit terminal C |
| • | E43L Liftgate Tail Lamp Assembly - Left control circuit terminal F |
| • | E43R Liftgate Tail Lamp Assembly - Left control circuit terminal A |
| • | E4Y Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Left control circuit terminal 1 |
| • | E4Z Turn Signal Repeater Lamp - Right control circuit terminal 1 |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate control module. |
| ⇒ | 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 appropriate control module. |
Turn Signal Indicators Malfunction
Ignition ON, command the All Indicators test ON and OFF with the scan tool, verify both turn signal indicators changes between turn ON and OFF.
| ⇒ | If both turn signal indicators changes between illuminate and not illuminate during the test, replace the K9 Body Control Module (BCM. |
| ⇒ | If one or both turn signal indicators do not illuminate during the test or remain illuminated at all times, replace the P16 Instrument Cluster. |
Component Testing
Static Test
Turn Signal Switch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between signal terminal 1 and ground terminal 3.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between signal terminal 7 and ground terminal 3.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified value, replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified value, replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | LINK X Liftgate Tail Lamp Replacement |
| • | Control Module References for BCM or instrument cluster replacement, setup, and programming |
