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LIGHTING SYSTEM — Step 8 (DRL connector check) & Symptom: Turn signal(s) flashes rapidly

T-67prose procedure

DRL section applies to Canada-spec only (daytime running lights).

Step 8

Measure the voltage at the terminal-wires of the DRL connector as shown.

Step 8 DRL connector voltage check

(G/W)
ConditionTurn signal switch right position
Voltage12V
ActionNext, check wire (G/Y)
(G/W)
ConditionTurn signal switch right position
Voltage0V
ActionRepair wire (G/W) (Flasher unit—DRL unit)
(G/Y)
ConditionTurn signal switch right position
Voltage12V
ActionRepair wire (G/Y) (DRL unit—Bulb)
(G/Y)
ConditionTurn signal switch right position
Voltage0V
ActionCheck DRL unit (Refer to page T-18)
(G/B)
ConditionTurn signal switch left position
Voltage12V
ActionNext, check wire (G/O)
(G/B)
ConditionTurn signal switch left position
Voltage0V
ActionRepair wire (G/O) (Flasher unit—DRL unit)
(G/O)
ConditionTurn signal switch left position
Voltage12V
ActionRepair wire (G/O) (DRL unit—Bulb)
(G/O)
ConditionTurn signal switch left position
Voltage0V
ActionCheck DRL unit (Refer to page T-18)

Symptom: Turn signal(s) flashes rapidly

Remedy

Check the bulbs and the wiring harness between each bulb and the body ground (rapidly flashing side).

See also

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