Pinpoint Test F: A Single Illumination Source Is Inoperative - Steering Wheel Switches

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F1 CHECK CIRCUIT 19 (LB/RD) FOR AN OPEN
- Deactivate the air bag system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
- Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
- Rotate the instrument panel dimmer switch to the full illumination position.
- Measure the voltage between clockspring C218a-6, 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 F2.

No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation. REACTIVATE the air bag system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
F2 CHECK CIRCUIT 57 (BK) FOR AN OPEN
- Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between clockspring C218a-5, 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 : RECONNECT the clockspring. GO to F3.

No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation. REACTIVATE the air bag system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
F3 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR VOLTAGE
- Disconnect the steering wheel switch harness from the clockspring.
- Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
- Rotate the instrument panel dimmer switch to the full illumination position.
- Measure the voltage between the upper clockspring connector pin 1, component side and ground.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Clockspring For Voltage
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes : GO to F4.

No : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM . TEST the system for normal operation. REACTIVATE the air bag system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
F4 CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR GROUND
- Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between upper clockspring connector pin 2, component side and ground.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Clockspring For Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes : GO to F5.

No : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM . TEST the system for normal operation. REACTIVATE the air bag system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
F5 CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SWITCH HARNESS
- Inspect the steering wheel control switch harness for shorts, opens, or any damage.
- Is the steering wheel control switch harness OK?
Yes : INSTALL a new steering wheel control switch(es). TEST the system for normal operation. REACTIVATE the air bag system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

No : INSTALL a new steering wheel control switch harness. TEST the system for normal operation. REACTIVATE the air bag system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .