Turn Signals: Testing and Inspection

TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
When diagnosing the turn signal and hazard warning circuits, remember that high generator output can burn out bulbs rapidly and repeatedly. If this is a problem on the vehicle being diagnosed, be certain to diagnose and repair the charging system as required. If the problem being diagnosed is related to a failure of the turn signals to automatically cancel following completion of a turn, inspect the multi-function switch for a faulty or damaged cancel actuator and inspect the turn signal cancel cam on the clockspring for damaged lobes or improper installation. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Actuate the turn signal switch or the hazard warning switch. Observe the turn signal indicator lamp(s) in the instrument cluster.
If the flash rate is very high, check for a turn signal bulb that is not lit or is very dimly lit. Repair the circuits to that lamp or replace the faulty bulb, as required.
If the turn signal indicator(s) fail to light, go to Step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Check the fused ignition switch output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse 10 - 10 ampere) in the Junction Block (JB) and the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse 4 - 20 ampere) in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
If OK, go to Step 3.
If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the faulty fuse(s).

3. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse 4 - 20 ampere) in the PDC.
If OK, go to Step 4.
If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit between the PDC and the battery as required.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse 10 - 10 ampere) in the JB.
If OK, go to Step 5.
If not OK, repair the open fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit between the JB and the ignition switch as required.

5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the combination flasher from the JB and replace it with a known good unit. Reconnect the battery negative cable. Test the operation of the turn signal and hazard warning systems.
If OK, discard the faulty combination flasher.
If not OK, remove the test flasher and go to Step 6.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit cavity in the JB receptacle for the combination flasher.
If OK, go to Step 7.
If not OK, repair the open fused ignition switch output (run-acc) circuit between the combination flasher and the fused ignition switch output (run-acc) fuse (Fuse 10 - 10 ampere) in the JB as required.

7. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the JB receptacle for the combination flasher.
If OK, go to Step 8.
If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit between the combination flasher and the fused B(+) fuse (Fuse 4 - 20 ampere) in the PDC as required.

8. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Check for continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the JB receptacle for the combination flasher and a good ground. There should be continuity.
If OK, go to Step 9.
If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground (G201) as required.

9. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the multi-function switch from the switch connector receptacle. Check for continuity between the hazard flasher signal circuit cavities in the JB receptacle for the combination flasher and the instrument panel wire harness connector for the multi-function switch. There should be continuity.
If OK, go to Step 10.
If not OK, repair the open hazard flasher signal circuit between the JB and the multi-function switch as required.

10. Check for continuity between the flasher output circuit cavities of the JB receptacle for the combination flasher and in the instrument panel wire harness connector for the multi-function switch. There should be continuity.
If OK, test the multi-function switch.
Combination Switch
If not OK, repair the open flasher output circuit between the JB and the multi-function switch as required.