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Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps

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System Diagram 

GFD282795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
GFD282796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Item Description
1 (with push button start)
2 (without push button start)
3 HS-CAN2
4 SCCM
5 GWM
6 HS-CAN1
7 Start/Stop switch
8 Hazard switch
9 BCM
10 LH exterior mirror
11 RH exterior mirror
12 DDM
13 PDM
14 LH front turn lamp
15 Ignition switch
16 RH front turn lamp
17 LH rear turn lamp
18 RH rear turn lamp
19 LH steering column multifunction switch

Network Message Chart 

BCM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Turn signal switch status GWM Indicates the turn signal stalk position on the LH steering column multifunction switch (left/right lane change or turn signal on or off). The BCM activates the left/right turn signals based on this input.

GWM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Turn signal switch status SCCM Indicates the turn signal stalk position on the LH steering column multifunction switch (left/right lane change or turn signal on or off).
Turn indication request BCM A command to activate/deactivate the exterior mirror turn indicator.

DDM and PDM Network Input Messages 

Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose
Turn indication request GWM A command to the DDM or PDM to activate/deactivate the exterior mirror turn indicator.

Turn Signals 

The SCCM monitors the LH steering column multifunction switch position. When the LH steering column multifunction switch is in the left or right turn position, the SCCM sends a message over the HS-CAN2 to the GWM then the GWM sends the message to the BCM over the HS-CAN1 indicating a request for the LH or RH turn signal.

When the BCM receives a request for a turn signal, the BCM supplies on/off voltage to the appropriate turn lamps. The BCM sends a turn indicator command message over the MS-CAN to the door modules for the exterior mirror turn lamps.

The timed on/off cycle for turn lamps is determined by the BCM and is set to flash approximately 70 times per minute if both the front and rear turn signal lamps operate correctly.

The rear turn lamps are Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and have an outage circuit that tells the BCM when the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative. During normal operation, when voltage is applied to the rear turn Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), the feedback circuit sends the same voltage back to the BCM through the outage circuit. If the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative the BCM will not receive this voltage feedback through the outage circuit.

If a front or rear turn signal lamp is inoperative, the BCM fast flashes the remaining turn lamp(s) and the IPC direction indicators approximately 150 times per minute to indicate a bulb or LED outage to the driver.

The LH steering column multifunction switch has 2 detents for the left turn position and 2 detents for the right turn position. When placed in the first detent and released, the corresponding turn signals flash 3 times and turn off. When the LH steering column multifunction switch is moved to the second detent, the turn signal flashes until the steering wheel is turned in the opposite direction and the clockspring (vehicles without adaptive steering) or SCCM (vehicles with adaptive steering) mechanically returns the LH steering column multifunction switch to the neutral position and cancels the turn signal.

The BCM also provides Field Effect Transistor (FET) protection of the turn lamp output circuits. When an excessive current draw is detected, the BCM disables the affected turn lamp circuit driver. Refer to: Module Controlled Functions - System Operation and Component Description .

Hazard Lamps 

The BCM sends a voltage signal to the hazard flasher lamp switch to monitor for a hazard lamp function request. When the hazard flasher lamp switch is pressed, the voltage signal is routed to ground, indicating a request to activate or deactivate the hazard lamp function.

When the BCM receives a request for the hazard lamps, the BCM supplies on/off voltage to all the turn lamps.

The timed on/off cycle for the hazard lamps is approximately 70 times per minute, regardless of bulb outage.