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Hazard Lamps Inoperative

Hazard Lamps Inoperative

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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 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 to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
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 in Wiring Systems.
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 in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 10 
8 Repair a poor connection, open or a short to battery positive voltage in the hazard warning switch ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 11  -
9
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Computer/Integrating Systems.
Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Replace the hazard warning switch. Refer to Hazard Warning Switch Replacement 
Is the repair 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