Hazard Warning Switch Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the decoration panel (passenger-side). (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the hazard warning switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Hazard Warning Switch Continuity Reference Chart
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Fig 2: Hazard Warning Switch Circuit Diagram
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- If the continuity is as indicated in the table, go to the next step.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the hazard warning switch. (See HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Apply battery voltage to hazard warning switch terminal A, and connect terminal B to ground.

Fig 3: Applying Battery Voltage To Hazard Warning Switch Terminal
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Verify that the LED illuminates.
- If the LED does not illuminate, replace the hazard warning switch. (See HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)