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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 Body Control System Connector End Views in Body Control System.

1

Did you perform the Lighting 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. Operate the turn signal switch in both the left and right hand turn signal positions.

Does the turn signal system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Test the appropriate turn signal bulb supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the turn signal/hazard flasher module.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate turn signal switch signal circuit terminal of the turn signal/hazard flasher module connector and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Test the appropriate turn signal switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

6

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 Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the turn signal/hazard flasher module.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the multifunction, turn signal and hazard switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3