Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Turn Signal Indicator: Description and Operation
Two turn signal indicators, one right and one left, are standard equipment on all instrument clusters. The turn signal indicators are located near the upper
edge of the instrument cluster, between the speedometer and the tachometer. Each turn signal indicator consists of a stencil-like cutout of the
International Control and Display Symbol icon for "Turn Warning" in the opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay The dark outer layer of the
overlay prevents these icons from being clearly visible when they are not illuminated. A green Light-Emitting Diode (LED) behind each cutout in the
opaque layer of the cluster overlay causes the indicator to appear in green through the translucent outer layer of the overlay when it is illuminated from
behind by the LED, which is soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit board. The turn signal indicators are serviced as a unit with the
instrument cluster.
The turn signal indicators give an indication to the vehicle operator that the turn signal (left or right indicator flashing) or hazard warning (both left and
right indicators flashing) have been selected and are operating. These indicators are controlled by two individual hard wired inputs from the combination
flasher circuitry within the hazard switch to the instrument cluster electronic circuit board. Each turn signal indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is
grounded on the instrument cluster electronic circuit board at all times; therefore, these indicators remain functional regardless of the ignition switch
position. Each LED will only illuminate when it is provided battery current by the combination flasher circuitry of the hazard switch.
The turn signal indicators are connected in parallel with the other turn signal circuits. This arrangement allows the turn signal indicators to remain
functional, regardless of the condition of the other circuits in the turn signal and hazard warning systems. The combination flasher outputs of the hazard
switch to the instrument cluster turn signal indicator inputs can be diagnosed using conventional diagnostic tools and methods. (Refer to LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HAZARD SWITCH - DESCRIPTION) for more information on the combination flasher and hazard switch operation.