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Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative (Domestic)

Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative (Domestic)

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Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics (Domestic)  or Exterior Lights Schematics (Export) 
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. Place the turn signal switch in the LH and RH ON position.
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 all of the turn signals and indicators inoperative? Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4
  1. Observe the turn signal lamps and indicators.
  2. Place the turn signal switch in the OFF position.
  3. Place the hazard switch in the ON position.
Do the hazard lamps operate?		 Go to Step 6  Go to Step 23 
5 Are only the turn signal indicators inoperative? Go to Step 7  Go to Step 9 
6 Using a test lamp connected to ground, backprobe the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the C201 connector that is fed by the T/SIG fuse.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 31  Go to Step 20 
7
  1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster (IPC) connector.
  3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
  4. Place the turn signal switch in the appropriate on position.
  5. With a test lamp connected to ground, probe the turn lamp supply voltage circuit of the IPC connector.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 8  Go to Step 38 
8 With a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe the ground circuit of the IPC connector.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 29  Go to Step 37 
9 Determine which of the following lamps are inoperative:
  • Front turn signal lamp LH or RH
  • Rear turn signal lamp LH or RH
  • Mirror turn signal lamp LH or RH, if equipped

Is a front turn signal lamp inoperative?		 Go to Step 16  Go to Step 10 
10 Is a rear turn signal lamp inoperative? Go to Step 13  Go to Step 11 
11
  1. Disconnect the inoperative mirror turn signal.
  2. Using a test lamp, probe between the supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit of inoperative mirror turn signal connector.
  3. Place the turn signal switch in the RH or LH ON position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 28  Go to Step 12 
12
  1. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the supply voltage circuit of inoperative mirror turn signal connector.
  2. Place the turn signal switch in the RH or LH ON position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 35  Go to Step 36 
13
  1. Remove the inoperative rear turn signal lamp bulb.
  2. Using a test lamp, probe between the supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit of inoperative turn signal lamp bulb socket.
  3. Place the turn signal switch in the RH or LH ON position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 27  Go to Step 14 
14
  1. Disconnect the tail lamp connector.
  2. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the turn signal supply voltage circuit of the tail lamp connector.
  3. Place the turn signal switch in the RH or LH ON position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 15  Go to Step 22 
15 Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe between the turn signal supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the tail lamp connector.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 28  Go to Step 34 
16
  1. Disconnect the inoperative front turn signal lamp.
  2. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the supply voltage circuit of the inoperative front turn signal lamp.
  3. Place the turn signal switch in the RH or LH ON position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 17  Go to Step 18 
17 With a test lamp, probe between the supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the inoperative front turn signal lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 27  Go to Step 33 
18
  1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the daytime running lamps (DRL) control module connector.
  3. Turn the ignition to the ON position, with the engine OFF.
  4. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the turn signal switch signal circuit of DRL control module connector.
  5. Place the turn signal switch in the RH or LH ON position.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 19  Go to Step 21 
19
  1. Connect a fused jumper between the turn signal switch signal circuit and the turn signal supply voltage circuit of the DRL control module. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.
  2. Place the turn signal switch in the RH or LH ON position.
  3. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the supply voltage circuit of the inoperative front turn signal lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 Go to Step 30  Go to Step 32 
20 Test for an open or high resistance in the ignition 1 supply voltage circuit of the turn signal switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 46  Go to Step 39 
21 Test for an open, high resistance, or a short to ground in the turn signal switch signal circuit of the DRL control module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 46  Go to Step 31 
22 Test for an open or high resistance in the turn signal supply voltage circuit of the inoperative rear turn signal. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 46  Go to Step 31 
23
  1. Disconnect the turn signal/hazard flasher.
  2. Install a jumper between the turn signal/hazard flasher voltage supply circuit and the turn signal multifunction switch flasher circuit.
  3. Place the turn signal switch in to the TURN LEFT position.
Do the LEFT TURN signal lamps illuminate, non-flashing?		 Go to Step 24  Go to Step 25 
24 Test for a short to battery positive voltage, an open, or a poor connection in the ground circuit of the turn signal/hazard flasher. 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 46  Go to Step 40 
25 Test for a short ground, an open, or a poor connection in the turn/hazard supply voltage circuit. 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 46  Go to Step 26 
26 Test for a short to ground, an open, or a poor connection in the turn signal flasher signal circuit. 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 46  Go to Step 42 
27 Inspect for poor connections at the inoperative turn signal lamp bulb socket. 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 46  Go to Step 44 
28 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the tail lamp or mirror turn signal. 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 46  Go to Step 43 
29 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the 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 46  Go to Step 45 
30 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DRL control module. 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 46  Go to Step 41 
31 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the 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 46  Go to Step 42 
32 Repair an open or high resistance in the supply voltage circuit of the front turn signal. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
33 Repair an open, high resistance, or a short to battery positive voltage in the ground circuit of the front turn signal. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
34 Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the tail lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
35 Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the inoperative mirror turn signal. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
36 Repair an open, high resistance, or a short to ground in the turn signal supply voltage circuit of the inoperative mirror turn signal. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
37 Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the inoperative turn signal indicator. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
38 Repair an open or high resistance in the supply voltage circuit of the inoperative turn signal indicator. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
39 Repair the short to ground in the ignition 1 supply voltage circuit of the turn signal switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
40 Replace the turn signal/hazard flasher. Refer to Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 46  -
41 Replace the DRL control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
42 Replace the turn signal switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
43 Replace the inoperative turn lamp. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
44 Replace the inoperative turn signal bulb.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
45 Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go to Step 46  -
46 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
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