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Inspection & Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the turn signal, cornering and hazard lamps.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • FEM
    • REM
    • Instrument Cluster
    • Headlamp Switch
    • Front Battery Junction Box (BJB) Fuse 3 (10A)
    • Rear BJB Fuses:
      • 35 (5A)
      • 39 (5A)
      • 40 (5A)
    • Central Junction Box (CJB) Fuses:
      • 8 (5A)
      • 10 (5A)
    • Circuitry
    • Bulbs
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • check the connections to the vehicle.
    • check the ignition switch position.
  4. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool manual .
  5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS TEST. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
  6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the FEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX , REM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX , INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX  or SSP RELAY INDEX  to continue diagnostics. Refer to HEADLAMPS .
  7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.