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Direction indicators

Symptom: Direction indicators light continuously. Direction indicators do not light.

Direction indicators

Fault symptom

Direction indicators light continuously. Direction indicators do not light.



Diagnostic procedure

1 Check the normal operation of the direction indicators

Switch on the hazard flashers.

Is the function correct?

yes

Continue with point 2.


no

Continue fault diagnosis as described in Service Manual 3:5 "Electrical system, ICE". See also fault diagnosis for diagnostic trouble code B1432, B1433 or B1442 and also checking of direction indicators and hazard flashers.


2 Check the operation of the direction indicators, using an ISAT scan tool.




- Connect the ISAT scan tool.

- Select "ACTIVATE".

- Select "FLASHERS".

- Select "ON".


The direction indicators should remain on continuously.

Is the function correct?

yes

The fault is of intermittent nature, proceed to point 4.


no

Continue with point 3.


3 Check the wiring

Remove the alarm control module. Conduct a continuity test between:


- control module pin 24 and connector, left-hand side direction indicators.

- control module pin 12 and connector, right-hand side direction indicators

- pins 24 and 12 of the electronic control module and a good grounding point.


The resistance should be < 1 ohm.

Is the resistance correct?

yes

Continue with point 4.


no

Repair or replace the wiring harness.


4 Final check

Check to see if the fault symptom remains.

Is the problem still present?

yes

See "Before replacing a control module".


no

The remedial measures taken were correct or the fault is of intermittent nature.