Section 249 (Exterior Lights): Inspection

Fig 1: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Positions & Locating Turn Signal Switch Terminals

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Fig 2: Turn Signal Switch Continuity Chart

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If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch & Terminals

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Fig 4: Hazard Warning Switch Terminal Specifications

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If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
NOTE:
• The turn signal lights should flash 60 or 120 times per minute.
• If one of the front or rear turn signal lights has an open circuit, the number of flashers will be more than 140 per minute.
• If operation is not as specified, replace the flasher.
Fig 5: Testing Turn Signal Flasher Operation
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2. Connect the 2 turn signal light bulbs parallel to each other to terminals 1 and 3, check that the bulbs flash.