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Check Hazard Light Operation

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CHECKING HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION

Step Check Yes No
1 : CHECK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION. 
Make sure the hazard light blinks when hazard switch is turned ON.
Does the hazard light blink? Go to step 2.  Check the hazard light circuit.
2 : CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL. 
  1. Remove the key from ignition switch.
  2. Close all doors and rear gate.
  3. Measure the voltage between keyless entry control unit harness connector terminal and chassis ground when LOCK/ARM button of transmitter is pressed.

Connector & terminal 
(B176) No. 12, 18 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Check the harness for open or short between keyless entry control unit and turn signal lights. Replace the keyless entry control unit.