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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

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Did you perform the Lighting Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems

2

Verify that the turn signal lamps and/or indicators are inoperative.

Do the turn signal lamps and/or indicators operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

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Are only the turn signal indicators in the IP cluster inoperative?

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Go to Step 6

4

Test the inoperative turn signal switch signal circuit to the IP cluster for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 5

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  1. Inspect the inoperative bulb/socket in the IP cluster for poor terminal contact or an open filament and replace as necessary. Refer to Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. If no problem is found, replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 23

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6

Is only one turn signal lamp inoperative?

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Go to Step 8

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Inspect the inoperative bulb/socket for an internal short, poor terminal contact, or an open filament.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 15

8

Inspect the TURN fuse in the IP fuse block.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 9

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  1. Turn the ignition and start switch to the RUN position
  2. Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit to the hazard warning switch for voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is the specified voltage present?

B+

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Go to Step 16

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  1. Activate the multifunction turn signal switch.
  2. Test the turn signal flasher control circuit for voltage at the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is the specified voltage present?

B+

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Test for an open or high resistance in the turn signal flasher control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 21

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  1. Disconnect the multifunction turn signal switch.
  2. Place the multifunction turn signal switch in the inoperative turn position.
  3. Test the multifunction turn signal switch for continuity between the multifunction turn signal switch turn signal flasher control circuit input terminal and the inoperative turn signal switch signal output terminal. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is continuity present?

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Test the following circuits for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

    • Ignition 1 voltage
    • Turn signal flasher control
    • Left turn signal switch signal
    • Right turn signal switch signal

Was a problem found?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 21

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Repair the open or high resistance in the inoperative turn signal switch signal circuit to the IP cluster. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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15

Repair the open, high resistance, or short to ground in the turn signal lamp supply voltage circuit or the open or high resistance in the turn signal lamp ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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16

Repair the open or high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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17

Repair the open or high resistance in the turn signal flasher control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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18

Repair the short to ground found in one of the following circuits. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

    • Ignition 1 voltage
    • Turn signal flasher control
    • Left turn signal switch signal
    • Right turn signal switch signal

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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19

Replace or repair the inoperative bulb/socket.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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20

Replace the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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21

Replace the hazard warning switch. Refer to Hazard Warning Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 22

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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