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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the entire Exterior Lights System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Exterior Lights System Check

2

  1. Backprobe the turn signal flasher connector with a test lamp from cavity A (PNK) to ground.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3

  1. Disconnect the turn signal flasher connector.
  2. Connect a fused jumper from the turn signal flasher connector cavity A (PNK) to cavity B (PPL).
  3. Place the multi-function lever in the position to indicate a left hand turn.

Do all of the left turn lamps light but not flash?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the turn signal flasher.

    • Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Cluster.
    • Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Cluster.
    • Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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5

Inspect for an open in CKT 16 (PPL) between the turn signal flasher and the turn/hazard switch. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 16 OK?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Replace the turn/hazard switch. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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7

Repair the open in CKT 539 (PNK) between the IP fuse block and the turn signal flasher. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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8

Repair the open in CKT 16 (PPL) between the turn signal flasher and the turn/hazard switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Exterior Lights System Check

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