Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: Exterior Lights Schematics Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - VEHICLE |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Is only one turn signal lamp inoperative? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Is one or both of the turn signal indicators inoperative? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
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Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
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Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 |
| 7 | Do the hazard lamps operate properly? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Hazard Lamps Inoperative |
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Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 | Connect the 3-amp fused jumper wire between the left turn signal switch signal circuit of the turn signal/multifunction switch and the ground circuit of the turn signal/multifunction switch. Do the left turn lamps illuminate and flash? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 16 |
| 10 | Test the left turn signal switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 13 |
| 11 | 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
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 17 |
| 12 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the turn/headlamp/wiper switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 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
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 14 | Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the inoperative lamp. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 15 | Repair an open, high resistance, or short to ground in the inoperative turn signal supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 16 | Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the turn signal/multifunction switch. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 17 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 18 | Replace the turn signal/multifunction switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 20 | - |
| 19 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References
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 |