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Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction



Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category Diagnostic Fault Information

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) controls the vehicle turn signals based on inputs from the turn signal/multifunction switch. With the turn signal/multifunction switch in the left turn position, a ground path is provided on the left turn signal switch signal circuit, indicating a left turn signal request. With the turn signal/multifunction switch in the right turn position, a ground path is provided on the right turn signal switch signal circuit, indicating a right turn signal request. When the specific request is seen, the BCM will pulse the respective turn signal lamp supply voltage circuits, illuminating the turn signal lamps.

When a turn signal request is seen by the BCM, a serial data message is sent to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting the respective turn signal indicator be pulsed.

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, view the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter while using the turn signal/multifunction switch left turn signal on and off. The parameter should cycle between Active and Inactive.

If the parameter does cycle between the specified values, refer to Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Circuit Malfunction.

2. View the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter while using the turn signal/multifunction switch to turn the signal on and off. The parameter should cycle between Active and Inactive.

If the parameter does cycle between the specified values, refer to Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Circuit Malfunction.

3. Command the following ON and OFF with a scan tool. The respective turn signal should illuminate.

LF Turn Signal
RF Turn Signal
LR Turn Signal
RR Turn Signal

If the turn signal does not illuminate, refer to Turn Signal Circuit Malfunction.

4. With the turn signal/multifunction switch in the left turn position, verify the left turn signal indicator is illuminated on the IPC.

If the indicator is not illuminated, replace the IPC.

5. With the turn signal/multifunction switch in the right turn position, verify the right turn signal indicator is illuminated on the IPC.

If the indicator is not illuminated, replace the IPC.

Circuit/System Testing

Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal E and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal D for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal F for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal D and the ground circuit terminal E. Verify the scan tool Left Turn Signal Switch parameter is Active.

If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal F and the ground circuit terminal E. Verify the scan tool Right Turn Signal Switch parameter is Active.

If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

Turn Signal Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X4 harness connect at the BCM.

2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminals listed below and ground.
B+ terminal 1
B+ terminal 3

If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, test the B+ circuit and the respective turn signal circuits for a short to ground.

3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the turn signal lamp.
4. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal G and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal G.
6. Ignition ON, command the affected turn signal ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. o If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the turn signal lamp.

Component Testing

Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X1 at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals and the ground circuit terminal E with the switch in the neutral position.
Signal terminal D
Signal terminal F

If not the specified value, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

3. Test for less than 2.0 ohms of resistance between the signal circuit terminal D and the ground circuit terminal E with the switch in the left turn position.

If greater than the specified range, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

4. Test for less than 2.0 ohms of resistance between the signal circuit terminal F and the ground circuit terminal E with the switch in the left turn position.

If greater than the specified range, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

Repair Instructions

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

* Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
* Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement