Turn Signal Operation

The following components control the turn signal operation:
^ The turn signal lamp flasher that is in the junction block
^ The turn signal switch lever that is on the left side of the steering column

The ignition switch must be ON in order to operate the turn signals.

If making a partial turn, or it changing lanes, the driver has the option of moving the lever to a detent. The following components continue to flash as long as you hold the lever in the detent:
^ The turn lamp bulbs
^ The bulbs of the turn signal indicator in the instrument cluster

If you release the lever, the flashing cancels automatically. The detent allows you to make a lane change or a shallow turn without tailing to cancel the turn signal circuit. Move the lever past the detent to the furthest up position or to the furthest down position in order to provide conventional turn signal operation.

Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR for replacement procedures for the turn signal switch lever.