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Pinpoint Test O: The Hazard Lamps Are Inoperative/Always On




Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test O: The Hazard Lamps Are Inoperative/Always On

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 90, Turn Signal/Stop/Hazard Lamps for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number

Normal Operation

The Smart Junction Box (SJB) sends a voltage reference signal to the hazard flasher switch through circuit CLS32 (BN/YE). When the hazard flasher lamp switch is engaged, the voltage signal is routed to ground. When the SJB detects a request for the hazard lamps, the SJB sends on/off voltage to all the turn lamps.

The hazard flasher lamp switch is a momentary contact switch.

- DTC B2071 (Hazard Switch Signal Short to Ground) - an on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground from the hazard flasher lamp switch input circuit.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Hazard flasher switch
- SJB



PINPOINT TEST O: THE HAZARD LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE/ALWAYS ON

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

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O1 CHECK THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE SJB SELF-TEST


- Check the recorded DTCs from the SJB self-test.
- Is DTC B2071 present?

Yes
GO to O2.

No
GO to O4.

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O2 CHECK THE HAZARD FLASHER LAMP SWITCH


- Disconnect: Hazard Flasher Lamp Switch C2114.
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: SJB Self-Test.
- Repeat the SJB self-test.
- Is DTC B2071 still present?

Yes
GO to O3.

No
INSTALL a new hazard flasher lamp switch. REFER to Hazard Flasher Lamp Switch Service and Repair. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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O3 CHECK THE HAZARD LAMP REQUEST INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
- Measure the resistance between the hazard flasher lamp switch C2114-1, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side and ground.




- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to O7.

No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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O4 CHECK THE HAZARD FLASHER LAMP SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN


- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
- Disconnect: Hazard Flasher Lamp Switch C2114.
- Measure the resistance between the hazard flasher lamp switch C2114-4, circuit GD111 (BK/BU), harness side and ground.




- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to O5.

No
REPAIR circuit GD111 (BK/BU) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.

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O5 CHECK THE HAZARD LAMP REQUEST INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN


- Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
- Measure the resistance between the SJB C2280b-48, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side and the hazard flasher lamp switch C2114-1, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side.




- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to O6.

No
REPAIR circuit CLS32 (BN/YE) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.

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O6 CHECK THE HAZARD FLASHER LAMP SWITCH


- Connect: Hazard Flasher Lamp Switch C2114.
- While pressing the hazard flasher lamp switch, measure the resistance between the SJB C2280b-48, circuit CLS32 (BN/YE), harness side and ground.




- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to O7.

No
INSTALL a new hazard flasher lamp switch. REFER to Hazard Flasher Lamp Switch Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.

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O7 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION


- Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new SJB. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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