Circuit/System Verification

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Circuit/System Verification
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  1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool right and left turn/hazard lamp command parameters while cycling the turn signal switch between the left and right positions. The readings should toggle between ON and OFF.
    • If the readings do not change between the commanded states, refer to Turn Signal Switch Malfunction below.
    • If the readings change between the commanded states and the turn signal indicators are inoperative, refer to Turn Signal Indicators Malfunction below.
  2. Ignition ON, observe the left turn signal lamps and turn signal indicators on the IPC while activating the left turn signals. The left turn signal lamps and indicators should illuminate and flash when turned ON.
    • If the left turn signal lamps and indictors illuminate but flash in a rapid manner, refer to Tail Lamp Outage Detection Malfunction below.
  3. Ignition ON, observe the right turn signal lamps and turn signal indicators on the IPC while activating the right turn signals. The right turn signal lamps and indicators should illuminate and flash when turned ON.
    • If the left turn signal lamps and indictors illuminate but flash in a rapid manner, refer to Tail Lamp Outage Detection Malfunction below.
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