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Pinpoint Test M: The Hazard Lamps Are Inoperative/Always On




Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps

Pinpoint Test M: The Hazard Lamps Are Inoperative/Always On


Normal Operation

The Smart Junction Box (SJB) sends a voltage signal to the multifunction switch to monitor for a request of the hazard flasher lamps. When the hazard flasher lamp switch is engaged, the voltage signal is routed to ground. When the SJB (Smart Junction Box) detects a request for the hazard lamps, the SJB (Smart Junction Box) provides on/off voltage to all the turn lamps.

- DTC B2071 (Hazard Switch Signal Short to Ground)- an on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB (Smart Junction Box) detects a short to ground from the hazard flasher lamp switch input circuit.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Wiring, terminals or connectors

- Multifunction switch

- SJB (Smart Junction Box)

PINPOINT TEST M : THE HAZARD LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE/ALWAYS ON

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

M1 CHECK FOR CORRECT TURN SIGNAL OPERATION

- Ignition ON.

- Place the multifunction switch in the LH and RH TURN positions.

Do the turn signals operate correctly?

Yes
GO to M2.

No
GO to Pinpoint Test J. Pinpoint Test J: The Turn Signal Lamps Are Inoperative

M2 CHECK THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE SJB (Smart Junction Box) SELF-TEST

- Check the recorded DTCs from the SJB (Smart Junction Box) self-test.

Is DTC B2071 present?

Yes
GO to M3.

No
GO to M5.

M3 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202A.

- Ignition ON.

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: SJB (Smart Junction Box) Self-Test.

- Repeat the SJB (Smart Junction Box) self-test.

Is DTC B2071 still present?

Yes
GO to M4.

No
INSTALL a new multifunction switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

M4 CHECK THE HAZARD SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: SJB (Smart Junction Box) C2280B.

- Measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202A-10, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side and ground.





Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to M8.

No
REPAIR circuit CLS32 (BN/YE) for a short to ground. TEST the system for normal operation.

M5 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202A.

- Measure the voltage between the multifunction switch C202A-10, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side and ground.





Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?

Yes
GO to M6.

No
GO to M7.

M6 BYPASS THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH

- Connect a fused jumper wire between the multifunction switch C202A-10, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side and the multifunction switch C202A-6, circuit GD114 (BK/BU), harness side.





Do the hazard lamps operate?

Yes
INSTALL a new multifunction switch. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
REPAIR circuit GD114 (BK/BU) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.

M7 CHECK THE HAZARD SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

- Disconnect: SJB (Smart Junction Box) C2280B.

- Measure the resistance between the SJB (Smart Junction Box) C2280B-48, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side and the multifunction switch C202A-10, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side.





Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to M8.

No
REPAIR circuit CLS32 (BN/YE) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.

M8 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB (Smart Junction Box) OPERATION

- Disconnect all the SJB (Smart Junction Box) connectors.

- Check for:
- corrosion

- damaged pins

- pushed-out pins


- Connect all the SJB (Smart Junction Box) connectors and make sure they seat correctly.

- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new SJB (Smart Junction Box). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.