Steady traction control, airbag and ABS light; hard starting, no single turn signal, no wiper but hazard work?

Tiny
DAVID DAVO ESSIEN
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  • 2005 CHRYSLER 300
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,127 MILES
How can I fix this car problem? The car listed above has a V6, 2WD.

The car listed above is limited and according to the client had a horn issue so was taken to a garage. Although the horn later worked, a more complex issue happened to the car. A no crank no start and also a crank no start, whenever security light came up it doesn't start or start and stalls immediately. Infact, ECM was replaced by the engineers but that didn't fix the issues. I finally fixed all these issues listed above with both a new and an old ECM. 

When I was about to go, the client pleaded with me to help him fix these issues below, such as, hard starting, single turn signal for both sides doesn't work but hazard light blinks normally when the switch is turned on, wipers doesn't work too. Mostly for the trafficator / turn signal that wasn't functioning, what could make it to be inoperative and, how can I fix the problem in that car? Can you guide me please, on the repair procedure and wiring diagram to help me fix the problem?

This was the codes I got below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nZQtpE8DuGGQoeA4Lc9Iob-BBbRfzs0H/view?usp=drivesdk

Does it require a TIPM or trafficator switch replacement? Please, how can I carry out a test to verify if it's TIPM or a trafficator switch that is faulty? 
Sunday, August 20th, 2023 AT 2:21 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, this happens when the TIPM module goes out but to be sure we should do a CAN scan. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is one for about $99.00 if you need it:

https://amzn.to/3ZixY4v

Here is how to change the TIPM out in case you need it which is easy because it-self learns. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
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Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 10:47 AM
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Okay. But something I forgot to include when relating to the car's problem is, when testing the fuses at the trunk, I noticed that not all the fuses were available, some were empty. Thus, I decided to swap fuse 4 that was available to 5 that was empty. As I did, I noticed an immediate electric spark just by the fuse touching the empty terminal meant for fuse 5.
I tried that again with a known good fuse into that location and noticed another spark/ spike. Please could that be a contributing factor to the car turn signal problem and wipers problem?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqOKGWB08fWkArDwwx9hQ8QLU0zU5Ang/view?usp=drivesdk.

That's the link to what I'm trying to explain. When I finally succeeded to start the car, as a result of checking the turn signal switch and wiper at under the dashboard using my test light connected to batt + and activating the hazard light, when I touched a particular wire the car problems recurred again. Security light, lightning bolt light, etc came back on and car didn't idle and sometimes refuses to start. Fortunately, I was able to start the car again.
Please, what does that fuse control, why is it sparking whenever I attempt to put a fuse in that location? I compare that fuse location where there was spark to another good working 2005 Chrysler 300 and saw that there was a fuse in that location. Could that also be responsible for the cars turn signal and wipers problem? How do I address this sparking problem in that fuse location?
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Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 5:49 PM
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Please, how should I proceed with the cars problem? How do I stop that high electrical spark/ spike in fuse 5 at the trunk?
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 12:13 AM
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Fuse #5 goes to the heated seat module, check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 11:39 AM
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You haven't responded to my questions yet.

Okay. But something I forgot to include when relating to the car's problem is, when testing the fuses at the trunk, I noticed that not all the fuses were available, some were empty. Thus, I decided to swap fuse 4 that was available to 5 that was empty. As I did, I noticed an immediate electric spark just by the fuse touching the empty terminal meant for fuse 5.
I tried that again with a known good fuse into that location and noticed another spark/ spike. Please could that be a contributing factor to the car turn signal problem and wipers problem?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqOKGWB08fWkArDwwx9hQ8QLU0zU5Ang/view?usp=drivesdk.

That's the link to what I'm trying to explain. When I finally succeeded to start the car, as a result of checking the turn signal switch and wiper at under the dashboard using my test light connected to batt + and activating the hazard light, when I touched a particular wire the car problems recurred again. Security light, lightning bolt light, etc came back on and car didn't idle and sometimes refuses to start. Fortunately, I was able to start the car again.
Please, what does that fuse control, why is it sparking whenever I attempt to put a fuse in that location? I compare that fuse location where there was spark to another good working 2005 Chrysler 300 and saw that there was a fuse in that location. Could that also be responsible for the cars turn signal and wipers problem? How do I address this sparking problem in that fuse location?

From the video I saw that the test light lit when it was connected to batt + and the other side to fuse 30.
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 AT 3:00 PM
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The test light will light up when on the positive side of the battery anytime there is a ground or the accessory it is trying to power up. Like a fuel pump.
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023 AT 10:22 AM
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Please, what about the sparking in the trunk at the empty fuse 5 location? How should I stop it?
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Thursday, August 24th, 2023 AT 10:37 AM
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I would look for the wiring that is touching ground and replace the fuses.

This guide can help you trace down the wires that are causing the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Friday, August 25th, 2023 AT 11:37 AM
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Thank you so much for this info! I'll give you a feedback on it.
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Friday, August 25th, 2023 AT 12:17 PM
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Please do! Have a good day.
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Saturday, August 26th, 2023 AT 10:54 AM
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I'm sorry for taking longer to respond to your message. It's because
the client told me to replace the suspension part, but the part hasn't
arrived yet. Additionally, he told me that he will reach out to me.
When he does, I will give you feedback.
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Friday, September 1st, 2023 AT 5:05 PM
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Sounds good, thanks for letting me know.
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Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 AT 12:44 PM

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