B3596

DTC B3596

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B3596 00
- Hazard Lamps Request Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

When the hazard switch is placed in the ON position, ground is momentarily applied through the hazard switch signal circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM will detect this voltage drop and will supply battery voltage to all four turn signal lamps in an ON and OFF duty cycle. When the hazard switch is activated, the BCM sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting both turn signal indicators to be cycled ON and OFF.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition is ON

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to ground on the hazard switch signal circuit for greater than 1 min

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The hazard lamps will continuously function.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
* When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
* A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Exterior Lights Schematics (Exterior Lights Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Exterior Lighting Systems)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Observe the function of the right and left turn signal lamps while turning the hazard lamp switch ON and OFF. The right and left turn signal lamps should cycle ON and OFF while the hazard lamp switch is ON and remain OFF when the hazard lamp switch is OFF.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the P17 info display module.
2. Ignition ON, test for greater than 10V between the signal circuit terminal 16 and ground.

• If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.

3. If all circuits test normal, replace the P17 info display module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Radio Control Assembly Replacement)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup and programming