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MIC-Turn Hazard Switch Input Circuit Shorted

MIC-TURN HAZARD SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED

MIC - Turn Hazard Switch Input Circuit Shorted:





WHEN MONITORED
With the Exterior Lights active

SET CONDITION
The CCN detects a short condition

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Multifunction switch
- Wiper/turn/beam select switch sense circuit short to ground
- Instrument cluster

1. INTERMITTENT CONDITION




Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII(R), clear all MIC DTC's.
Actuate the Hazard Lamps.
With the DRBIII(R), read the DTC information.

Q: Does the DRBIII(R) read: Turn Hazard Switch Input Circuit Short?

YES: Go To 2
NO: The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

2. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
Disconnect the Multifunction Switch connector.
Turn the ignition on.

Q: Does the DRBIII(R) display Multifunction Switch 5.0 volts?
YES: Go To 3
NO: Replace the Multifunction Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

3. WIPER/TURN/BEAM SELECT SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Multifunction Switch connector.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C4 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Wiper/Turn/Beam Select Switch Sense circuit to ground.

Q: Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

YES: Repair the Wiper/Turn/Beam select switch sense circuit. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Instrument Cluster. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test