B1280

DTC Troubleshooting: B1280

DTC B1280:

Turn signal switch Circuit Malfunction

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

3. Operate the turn signal switch in left and right positions, and wait for at least 6 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1280 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.�

5. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL system select menu, then enter the DATA LIST.

6. Check each turn signal switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

When the turn signal switch is in left position:





When the turn signal switch is in right position:





Are all data list values correct?

YES -

Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.�

- USA models Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation (USA Models)
- Canada models Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation (Canada Models)

NO -

Go to step 7.

7. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector.

8. Check each turn signal switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

When the turn signal switch is in neutral position:





Are both values now showing OFF?

YES -

Replace the combination light switch Service and Repair.

NO -

Go to step 9.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

10. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P).

11. Check for continuity between body ground and under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P) terminals No. 2 and No. 6 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair short to ground in the wires.�

NO -

Go to step 12.

12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

13. Do the combination light switch test Service and Repair.

Is the combination light switch OK?

YES -

Go to step 14.

NO -

Replace the combination light switch. Service and Repair

14. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P).

15. Check for continuity between under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P) terminals No. 2, No. 6 and No. 33 and combination light switch 12P connector terminals No. 2, No. 1, and No. 12.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 16.

NO -

Repair an open in the wire.

16. Check for continuity between under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (34P) terminals No. 2 and No. 33, and between connector (34P) terminals No. 6 and No. 33 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short in the wires.

NO -

Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

- USA models Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation (USA Models)
- Canada models Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal And Installation (Canada Models)