MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,721 / 6,619HTML edition
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Condition

Possible Sources

Actions

Module

The turn signal function is inoperative or always on

Refer to the Pinpoint Test

GO to Pinpoint Test A

One turn signal lamp is inoperative or always on - except China

Refer to the Pinpoint Test

GO to Pinpoint Test B

One turn signal lamp is inoperative or always on - China only

Refer to the Pinpoint Test

GO to Pinpoint Test C

The hazard lamp function is inoperative or always on

Refer to the Pinpoint Test

GO to Pinpoint Test D

Pinpoint Tests

The Turn Signal Function Is Inoperative Or Always On

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 90 for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

REFER to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).

Possible Sources

LH Multifunction switch SCCM BCM

PINPOINT TEST A : THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE OR ALWAYS ON

A1 CHECK THE SCCM (STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE) TURN SIGNAL PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS)

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, view SCCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Monitor the Turn signal Left Switch Input Status (TRN_SIG_SW_L) and Turn signal Right Switch Input Status (TRN_SIG_SW_R) while placing the LH steering column multifunction switch in the left and right turn positions.

Do the Parameter Identifications (PIDs) match the LH steering column multifunction switch position?

Yes

GO to A2

No

INSTALL a new LH steering column multifunction switch. REFER to: Steering Column Multifunction Switch LH (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation. If the concern is still present, GO to A3

A2 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors. Repair:

corrosion (install new connector or terminals – clean module pins) damaged or bent pins – install new terminals/pins

Source reference 5721

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