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Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

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Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

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 switch to the ON position.
  2. Place the turn signal switch in the LH ON position.
  3. Place the turn signal switch in the RH ON position.
  4. Determine if any of the turn signals or turn signal indicators are inoperative.
Are the turn signals and indicators operating properly?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Are all of the turn signals and indicators inoperative? Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4 Press the hazard switch to the ON position.
Do all of the hazard lamps operate?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 14 
5 Are only the I/P turn signal indicators inoperative? Go to Step 12  Go to Step 8 
6
  1. Disconnect the turn signal switch.
  2. Install a jumper between the turn signal switch ground circuit and the left turn signal switch circuit.
Do the left turn signal lamps illuminate?
Go to Step 13  Go to Step 7 
7 Test for an open, poor connection or a short to battery positive voltage in the ground circuit of the turn signal switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 15 
8 Is only the hazard lamps inoperative? Go to Hazard Lamps Inoperative  Go to Step 9 
9 Are both the front and rear turn signal lamps inoperative on one side? Go to Step 10  Go to Step 16 
10
  1. Disconnect the multifunction turn signal switch connector C1.
  2. Install a jumper between the turn signal switch ground circuit and the inoperative side turn signal switch circuit.
Do the turn signal lamps illuminate?
Go to Step 13  Go to Step 11 
11 Test for a poor connection, open or a short to battery positive voltage in inoperative 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 21  Go to Step 15 
12
IMPORTANT: Perform the set up procedure for the I/P.
Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.Did you complete the replacement and the set up procedure?
Go to Step 21  -
13 Replace the multifunction turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Is the replacement complete?
Go to Step 21  -
14 Test for a poor connection, an open or a short to ground in the Turn/Hazard Fuse circuit of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 21  Go to Step 15 
15
IMPORTANT: After replacing the 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 repair?
Go to Step 21  -
16
  1. Disconnect the inoperative turn signal lamp.
  2. Place the turn signal switch to the inoperative side.
  3. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the turn signal supply voltage circuit.
Does the test lamp flash?
Go to Step 17  Go to Step 19 
17 Using a test lamp connected to the turn signal supply voltage circuit, probe the turn signal lamp ground circuit.
Does the test lamp flash?
Go to Step 20  Go to Step 18 
18 Repair a poor connection, open or a short to battery positive voltage in the ground circuit of the turn signal lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 21  -
19 Test for a poor connection, open or a short to ground in the turn signal lamp voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 21  Go to Step 15 
20 Replace the inoperative turn signal lamp.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 21  -
21
  1. Connect all connectors and components that were previously disconnected.
  2. Verify that the turn signal lamps and indicators operate properly.
Does the turn signal lamps and indicators operate properly?
System OK Go to Step 3