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Turn Signals: Testing and Inspection




Direction Indicators Malfunctioning:











Fault symptoms
Direction indicators or hazard flashers not working on one or both sides.

Diagnostic help
Check that fuses 22 and 2 in the cabin are intact.

The following values can be read with the diagnostic tool:
- LH direction indicator switch
- RH direction indicator switch Hazard flasher switch
- LH direction indicator output
- RH direction indicator output

The following functions can be activated with the diagnostic tool:
- LH direction indicator output
- RH direction indicator output

Check the wiring harness
Jiggle the wiring harness in several places and in various directions to detect intermittent open circuits and short circuits in the wiring harness. Watch the multimeter, diagnostic tool and test lamp during the check.