Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect the following for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Headlamp switch
- Circuitry
- Vehicle security module
- Light sensor
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.NOTE: Make sure the multifunction switch is in the LOW BEAM position.
- If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- Check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- Check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- Verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- Verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no response from the powertrain control module (PCM).
- Carry out the network test:
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
- Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the vehicle security module.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the Vehicle Security Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart to continue diagnosis.
NOTE:
Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
NOTE:
The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B1342 | ECU is Faulted | CLEAR the DTCs. RETRIEVE the DTCs. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new vehicle security module. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. |
| B1695 | Autolamp On Circuit Failure | Go to Pinpoint Test G . |
| B1792 | Autolamp Sensor Input Circuit Short to Battery or Open | Go to Pinpoint Test G . |
| B1793 | Autolamp Sensor Input Circuit Short to Ground | Go to Pinpoint Test G . |
| B2661 | Parklamp Relay Output Short to Battery | Go to Pinpoint Test G . |
| B2662 | Parklamp Relay Output Open Circuit | Go to Pinpoint Test G . |
| B2663 | Headlamp Relay Output Short to Battery | Go to Pinpoint Test G . |
| B2664 | Headlamp Relay Output Open Circuit or Short to Battery | Go to Pinpoint Test G . |
| All other DTCs | - | REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. |