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B0529




DTC B0527, B0528, or B0529

Diagnostic Instructions

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

DTC Descriptor
DTC B0527 00
- Right Turn Signal Circuit Low

DTC B0528 00
- Right Turn Signal Circuit High

DTC B0529 00
- Right Turn Signal Circuit Open

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

Ground is applied at all times at G106 to the turn signal/multifunction switch. The turn signal lamps may only be activated with the ignition switch in the ON or START position. When the turn signal/multifunction switch is placed in either the TURN RIGHT or TURN LEFT position, ground is applied to the body control module (BCM) through either the right turn or left turn signal switch signal circuit. The BCM then applies a pulsating voltage to the front and rear turn signal lamps through there respective voltage supply circuits. When a turn signal request is received by the BCM, a serial data message is sent to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting the respective turn signal indicator be pulsed ON and OFF.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B0527

When the BCM receives a right turn signal command and the right front or rear turn lamp control circuit is shorted to ground.

B0528

When the BCM receives a right turn signal command and the right front or rear turn lamp control circuit is shorted to voltage.

B0529

When the BCM receives a right turn signal command and the right front or rear turn lamp control circuit is open.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The right front and/or right rear turn signals will not operate or will remain always on.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* This DTC will clear on current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
* A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

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

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

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

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

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

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative right turn signal lamp.
2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal G and B+.

If the test lamp does not illuminate test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal G.
4. Ignition ON, command the inoperative turn signal lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF.

If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
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.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inoperative lamp.

Repair Instructions

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

* Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Tail Lamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, programming, and setup.