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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views or Computer/Integrating Systems Connector End Views in Computer/Integrating Systems

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the hazard switch in the OFF position.

Do the hazard lamps flash?

Go to Step 3

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

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the hazard switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Do the hazard lamps flash?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the dash integration module (DIM).
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Do the hazard lamps flash?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Test the hazard switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the hazard switch. 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 12

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for poor connections at 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 12

Go to Step 10

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Inspect for poor connections at the DIM. 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 12

Go to Step 11

9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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Replace the DIM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2