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Turn Signal Lamp Circuit


TURN SIGNAL LAMP CIRCUIT





Description
BCM performs the high flasher operation if any bulb or harness of the turn signal lamp circuit is open.

NOTE:
The turn signal lamp blinks at normal speed when using the hazard warning lamp.




Component Function Check
1.CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "FLASHER" of BCM (FLASHER) active test item.
2. With operating the test items, check that the turn signal lamp is turned ON.

LH : Turn signal lamps (LH) ON
RH : Turn signal lamps (RH) ON
Off : Turn signal lamps OFF

Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Turn signal lamp circuit is normal.
NO - SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
Check applicable lamp bulb.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Replace bulb.
2.CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp connector, door mirror connector or rear combination lamp connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. With operating the turn signal switch, check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - GO TO 4.
3.CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and front combination lamp, door mirror or rear combination lamp harness connector.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP SHORT CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Check each bulb socket for internal short, and if check result is normal, replace BCM. Service and Repair.
NO - Repair or replace harness.
5.CHECK TURN SIGNAL LAMP GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT
Check continuity between front combination lamp, door mirror or rear combination lamp and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace front combination lamp, door mirror assembly or rear combination lamp.
NO - Repair or replace harness.