Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Hazard Warning Switch: Testing and Inspection
The turn signal switch and the hazard warning switch are integral to the multi-function switch.
Refer to Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Systems in the Diagnosis and Testing before testing the multi-function switch.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the multi-function switch
connector receptacle.
Multi-Function Switch Continuity
2. Using an ohmmeter, perform the switch continuity checks at the connector receptacle terminals as shown in the Multi-Function Switch Continuity
chart.
3. If the turn signal switch or hazard warning switch falls any of the continuity checks, replace the faulty multi-function switch assembly as required.
If the switch circuits are OK, repair the lighting circuits as required.
