Circuit/System Testing
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, scan tool disconnected, all doors closed, all accessories OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 15 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If 15 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- If less than 15 Ω
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not Inactive
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If Inactive
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the ground circuit terminal 3.
- Verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is Active.
- If not Active
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If Active
- Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is Inactive.
- If not Inactive
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If Inactive
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and the ground circuit terminal 3.
- Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is Active.
- If not Active
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 7 and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If Active
- Test or replace the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch.
Turn Signal Lamps Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, rear hatch latch latched, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate component listed below.
- E4LF Turn Signal Lamp - Left Front
- E4RF Turn Signal Lamp - Right Front
- A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver (Encore)
- A9B Outside Rearview Mirror - Passenger (Encore)
- E4LR Turn Signal Lamp - Left Rear
- E4RR Turn Signal Lamp - Right Rear
- Test for less than 5 Ω between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- E4LF Turn Signal Lamp - Left Front socket terminal
- E4RF Turn Signal Lamp - Right Front socket terminal
- A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver terminal 5 (Encore)
- A9B Outside Rearview Mirror - Passenger terminal 5 (Encore)
- E4LR Turn Signal Lamp - Left Rear socket terminal
- E4RR Turn Signal Lamp - Right Rear socket terminal
- If 5 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- If less than 5 Ω
- Connect a test lamp between the appropriate control circuit terminal listed below and ground.
- E4LF Turn Signal Lamp - Left Front socket terminal
- E4RF Turn Signal Lamp - Right Front socket terminal
- A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver terminal 10 (Encore)
- A9B Outside Rearview Mirror - Passenger terminal 10 (Encore)
- E4LR Turn Signal Lamp - Left Rear socket terminal
- E4RR Turn Signal Lamp - Right Rear socket terminal
- Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the appropriate Turn Signal Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool.
- If the test lamp is always OFF
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connector listed below at the K9 Body Control Module.
- X5 left turn signals
- X4 right turn signals
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If the test lamp is always ON
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connector listed below at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
- X5 left turn signals
- X4 right turn signals
- Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
- If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
- Test or replace the appropriate turn signal lamp.
Turn Signal Indicators Malfunction
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the left and right turn signal indicators turn ON and OFF while commanding the All Indicators Test ON and OFF with a scan tool.
- If the left or right turn signal indictors are always OFF or remain ON
Replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.
- If the left and right turn signal indictors turn ON and OFF
- If the left or right turn signal indictors are always OFF or remain ON
- Replace the K9 Body Control Module.