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Direction Indicator






Fault symptom
Direction indicators light continuously.
Direction indicators do not light.

Action
1 Check the normal direction indicator function
Switch on the hazard flashers.
If they work correctly, proceed to point 2.
If not, continue fault diagnosis in Electrical System, "ICE". See both any fault diagnosis for diagnostic trouble codes B1432, B1433 or B1442 and checking direction indicators and hazard flashers.

2 Check the function of the direction indicators using the Intelligent Saab Tester (ISAT) scan tool.
Connect the scan tool.
Select "ACTIVATE".
Select "FLASHERS".
Select "ON".
The direction indicators should light continuously.
If this does not work correctly, proceed to point 3.
If this works correctly, the fault is intermittent Proceed to point 4.

3 Check the cable assembly
Remove the alarm control module.
Conduct a continuity test between:
- control module pin 24 and connector, left-hand side direction indicators
- control module pin 12 and connector, right-hand side direction indicators
- control module pin 24 or pin 12 and a safe grounding point.
The resistance should be < 1 Ohm.
If the resistance is incorrect, take action on the cable assembly.
If the resistance is correct, proceed to point 4.

4 Final test
Check to see if the fault symptom remains.
If the problem remains, proceed to Before Control Module Replacement.