Pinpoint Test B: The Instrument Cluster Illumination Is Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use the correct probe adaptor(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adaptor(s) may damage the connector.

B1 CHECK CIRCUIT 19 (LB/RD) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220a.
- Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
- Rotate the instrument panel dimmer switch to the full illumination position.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220a-12, circuit 19 (LB/RD), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Circuit 19 (LB/RD) For Open
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : GO to B2.

No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2 CHECK CIRCUIT 57 (BK) FOR AN OPEN
- Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220a-10, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Circuit 57 (BK) For Open
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to B3.

No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
B3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.

No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.