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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Disconnect the turn signal flasher connector.
  3. Measure the voltage to ground at the turn signal flasher connector terminal 5 (BRN).

Is battery voltage measured?

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3

Measure the voltage between the turn signal flasher connector terminal 5 (BRN) and terminal 2 (BLK).

Is battery voltage measured?

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4

  1. Connect a fused jumper between the turn signal flasher connector terminal 5 (BRN) and terminal 4 (PPL).
  2. Operate the left and right turn signal switch.

Do the left and right turn lamps light (but not flash) when each respective turn signal switch operation is performed?

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5

Replace the turn signal flasher. Refer to Turn Signal Flasher Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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6

Repair the open in CKT 141 (BRN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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7

Repair the open in CKT 150 (BLK) between the turn signal flasher and S219. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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8

Inspect CKT 16 (PPL) for an open or short to ground. Refer to Testing for Continuity or Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 16 OK?

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9

Replace the turn/hazard switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

Is the turn/hazard switch replacement complete?

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10

Repair the suspect wiring. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?

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System OK.

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