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Hazard Lamps Malfunction




Hazard Lamps Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The hazard flashers may be activated in any power mode. The hazard switch is permanently grounded. When the hazard switch is placed in the ON position, ground is applied through the hazard switch signal circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM supplies battery voltage to all 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 cluster requesting both turn signal indicators to be cycled ON and OFF.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

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Connector End View Reference

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Description and Operation

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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 Control Module References

Circuit/System Testing

Hazard Lamps Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S48C Multifunction Switch 1 - Instrument Panel.

2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 7 and ground.

If greater than 5 ohms, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Hazard Lamp Switch parameter is INACTIVE.

If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 10 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 10 and ground. Verify the scan tool Hazard Lamp Switch parameter is ACTIVE.

If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the S48C Multifunction Switch 1 - Instrument Panel.

Hazard Switch Indicator Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S48C Multifunction Switch 1 - Instrument Panel.

2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 7 and ground.

If greater than 5 ohms, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.3 V between the circuit terminal 5 and the ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

4. Ignition OFF, install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 10 and ground.

5. Ignition ON, test for greater than 11 V between the circuit terminal 5 and the ground.

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

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the S48C Multifunction Switch 1 - Instrument Panel.

Hazard Lamp Indicators Malfunction

Ignition ON, command the All Indicators test ON and OFF with the scan tool, verify both turn signal indicators changes between turn ON and OFF.

If both turn signal indicators changes between illuminate and not illuminate during the test, replace the K9 Body Control Module.

If one or both turn signal indicators do not illuminate during the test or remain illuminated at all times, replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests

* Instrument Panel Multifunction Switch Replacement Service and Repair

* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM and IPC replacement, programming and setup