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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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the turn signal lamps and indicators.
  3. Turn ON and OFF the right and left turn signals.
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 Are only the turn signal indicators inoperative? Go to Step 14  Go to Step 4 
4 Does at least one turn signal on both sides operate properly? Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
5 Are all turn signals inoperative? Go to Step 6  Go to Step 8 
6 Using a scan tool, command the turn signals ON and OFF.
Do the turn signals illuminate when commanded?
Go to Step 7  Go to Step 13 
7 Test the ground circuit of the turn signal switch for high resistance or an open.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 20  Go to Step 12 
8
  1. Disconnect the turn signal switch.
  2. Install a fused jumper between the turn signal switch ground circuit and the inoperative turn signal switch signal circuit.
Do the inoperative turn signal lamps illuminate?
Go to Step 12  Go to Step 15 
9
  1. Remove the inoperative turn signal bulb. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement  or Daytime Running Lamp, Park and Turn Signal Lamp and Bulb Replacement - Front .
  2. Inspect the bulb filament.
Is the bulb OK?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 16 
10 Test the ground circuit of the inoperative lamp for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 20  Go to Step 11 
11 Test the supply voltage circuit for the following:
  • An open
  • A high resistance
  • A short to ground

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 20  Go to Step 12 
12 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the multifunction turn signal 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 20  Go to Step 17 
13 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 20  Go to Step 18 
14 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). 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 20  Go to Step 19 
15 Repair the high resistance or open in the inoperative turn signal switch signal circuit of the BCM Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems Go to Step 20  -
16 Replace the bulb. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement  or Daytime Running Lamp, Park and Turn Signal Lamp and Bulb Replacement - Front .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 20  -
17 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 20  -
18 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 20  -
19 Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 20  -
20 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3