Hazard Lamps Malfunction

Hazard Lamps Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.



Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The hazard flashers may be activated in any power mode. The hazard switch is permanently grounded through G106. When the hazard switch is placed in the ON position, ground is applied through the hazard switch signal circuit to the body control module (BCM). The BCM supplies battery voltage to all four turn signal lamps in an ON and OFF duty cycle. When the hazard switch is activated, the BCM sends a message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting both turn signal indicators to be cycled ON and OFF.


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Exterior Lights Schematics (Exterior Lights Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Component Connector End Views)
Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation (Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information


Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool hazard lamp switch parameter while operating the hazard switch ON and OFF. The reading should change between Active and Inactive.


Circuit/System Testing


Hazard Lamps Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Hazard Switch.
2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between B+ and the ground circuit terminal B.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Hazard Lamp Switch parameter is Inactive.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and the ground circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Hazard Lamp Switch parameter is Active.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the Hazard Switch.



Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Hazard Warning Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, programming, and setup