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Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing

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Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems
1 Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems 
2
  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the turn signal lamps and indicators.
  3. Turn ON and OFF the right and left turn signal lamps.
Do the turn signal lamps and indicators operate properly?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Place the turn signal switch in the OFF position.
  2. Place the hazard warning switch in the OFF position.
Are only the turn signal indicators always ON?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 4 
4 Are all four of the turn signals lamps flashing? Go to Hazard Lamps Always On  Go to Step 5 
5 Is only one lamp on at all times? Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
6 Test for a short to battery positive voltage in the turn signal voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 9 
7 Disconnect the multifunction turn signal switch.
Do the turn signal lamps turn off?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
8 Test for a short to ground in the illuminated turn signal switch circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 9 
9
IMPORTANT: After replacing the body control module (BCM), perform the setup procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 12  -
10 Replace the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 12  -
11 Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 12  -
12 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2