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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List .

DEFINITION: Use this chart if either the front or rear hazard lamps are inoperative.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Place the hazard switch to the ON position.

Do the hazard lamps turn ON?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the hazard switch. Refer to Hazard Warning Switch Replacement .
  2. Install a jumper between the hazard switch signal circuit and the ground circuit.

Do the hazard lamps illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe the ground circuit of the hazard switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Test the hazard warning switch signal circuit for an open, poor connection, or a short to battery positive. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for poor connections body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Repair a poor connection, an open, or a short to battery positive voltage in the hazard warning switch ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3