Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Turn Signals: Description and Operation

FLASHER TIMER




GENERAL DESCRIPTION CONCERNING THE FLASHER TIMER
The ECU related to the alarm function types and various control functions are as follows.

FLASHER TIMER FUNCTION




TURN-SIGNAL LIGHT
The turn-signal light output (flashing signal) is turned ON when the turn-signal light ignition switch is ON and the turn-signal light switch is ON (LH or RH.) If the front turn-signal light or rear turn-signal light bulb has burned out, the flashing speed increases to indicate that the bulb has burned out.




HAZARD WARNING LIGHT
The hazard warning lights output (flashing) is turned ON when the hazard switch is turned OFF to ON. When the switch is turned ON again, the output is turned OFF.

NOTE: The hazard warning light switch is a push-return type toggle switch.