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Pinpoint Test O: The Turn Signal Lamps Are Always On




Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test O: The Turn Signal Lamps Are Always On

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 90, Turn Signal/Stop/Hazard Lamps for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number

Normal Operation

The Smart Junction Box (SJB) sends reference signals to the multifunction switch through circuits CLS39 (VT/WH) (LH turn input) and CLS41 (GY/YE) (RH turn input). When the multifunction switch is switched to the LH or RH TURN positions, the voltage signal is routed to ground through circuit GD116 (BK/VT). When the SJB detects the multifunction switch in the LH or RH TURN position, the SJB sends voltage to the appropriate turn lamps.

- DTC B2281 (Right Turn Switch Short to Ground) - an on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground from the RH turn signal switch input circuit.
- DTC B2282 (Left Turn Switch Short to Ground) - an on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground from the LH turn signal switch input circuit.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Multifunction switch
- SJB



PINPOINT TEST O: THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS ARE ALWAYS ON

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

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O1 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202.
- Ignition ON.
- Do the turn lamps continue to flash on and off?

Yes
GO to O2.

No
INSTALL a new multifunction switch. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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O2 CHECK THE TURN SIGNAL INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
- Measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202-2 (LH turn lamps), circuit CLS39 (VT/WH), harness side and ground; or between the multifunction switch C202-3 (RH turn lamps), circuit CLS41 (GY/YE), harness side and ground.




- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to O3.

No
REPAIR the circuit in question for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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O3 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION


- Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the SJB 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. 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. CLEAR any DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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