A scan tool can be used to diagnose if this is the problem.
Turn the ignition switch to the "On" position and set the front wheels to point straight ahead.
Turn the ignition to the on position, (Don not Start) And straighten the wheels.
Make sure all the accessories are off and place the ignition in the OFF position.
Now locate the Restraint Control Module fuse in the fuse box and remove it with a pair or needle nose pliers or a fuse puller. Once removed turn you ignition to the On Position and look to see if the Air bag light stay lit, if it goes out you have removed the wrong fuse.
Now under the hood, remove the ground (negative cable from the battery) and wait at least 2 minutes for the power to diminish from all circuits.
Replacing the multi-function (Turn signal) switch is fairly simple. The steering column cover needs to be removed first. It is in two halves, top and bottom, and the screws are accessible through the bottom. There should be four of them - Philips head, recessed about 2".
To make it easier to separate the two haves once the screws are removed, it helps to have the tilt-wheel dropped to a horizontal or slightly downward position.
Once the cover has been removed, ( If air bag equipped) You will need to remove the air bag using a socket and ratchet, lift the bag slightly to reveal the electrical connections and remove and mark them for ease of installation.
You will now need to remove the signal arm by unscrewing it. You might find that you will need to use a piece or rubber and vise grips. It's tight, and the rubber, rapped around the switch arm is there to protect the finish when using the vise grips.
You'll see the mounting for the switch and the wiring harness connectors. The replacement should be fairly obvious at this point. There should be another four screws/bolts that hold the multi-function switch assembly to the column (two on top, two on bottom.
Thanks for your question, Dorrian
Can you tell me if the emergency flashers work?
flashers dont work
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