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Pinpoint Tests AK: The Turn Signal Left On Reminder Chime Is Inoperative




Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Test

Pinpoint Test AK: The Turn Signal Left On Reminder Chime Is Inoperative


Normal Operation

The turn signal left on reminder chime sounds when the vehicle travels more than 3.2 km (2.0 miles) with the turn signal on. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) communicates the turn signal switch status to the Instrument Cluster (IC) over the Controller Area Network (CAN). The PCM communicates the odometer count data to the IC over the CAN.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- IC



PINPOINT TEST AK: THE TURN SIGNAL LEFT ON WARNING CHIME IS INOPERATIVE

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AK1 CHECK THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS OPERATION


- Ignition ON.
- Verify the turn signal indicators operation.
- Do the turn signal indicators operate correctly?

Yes
GO to AK2.

No
Go To Pinpoint Test Q. Pinpoint Test Q: The LH/RH Turn Signal Indicator Is Never/Always On

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AK2 CHECK THE ODOMETER FOR CORRECT OPERATION


- Drive the vehicle and observe the odometer for correct operation.
- Does the odometer operate correctly?

Yes
INSTALL a new IC. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) Instrument Cluster (IC). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
Go To Pinpoint Test F. Pinpoint Test F: The Speedometer/Odometer Is Inoperative

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