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Hazard Lamps Inoperative

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Hazard Lamps 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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Place the hazard switch to the ON position.
Do the hazard lamps turn ON?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the hazard switch.
  2. Install a fused jumper between the hazard switch signal circuit and the ground circuit.
Do the hazard lamps illuminate?
Go to Step 7  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 switch signal circuit for the following:
  • An open
  • A high resistance
  • A short to voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 6 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). 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 11  Go to Step 9 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of 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 11  Go to Step 10 
8 Repair a high resistance or an open in the hazard warning switch ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
9 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the hazard flasher switch. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Is the replacement complete?
Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3