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Pinpoint Test Aa: DTC B1A98:88

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  1. AA1 ISOLATE THE LH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY AS THE CAUSE OF THE DTC 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: LH Headlamp Assembly C1021.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: HCM Self-Test.
    • Clear the DTCs and repeat the HCM self-test.
    • Is DTC B1A98:88 still present? 
      NOTE: Other DTCs can be present with the headlamp assembly disconnected and should be ignored.
    • Yes:  GO to  AA2.
    • No:  INSTALL a new LH headlamp assembly. REFER to Removal and Installation . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  2. AA2 ISOLATE THE RH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY AS THE CAUSE OF THE DTC 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: RH Headlamp Assembly C1041.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: HCM Self-Test.
    • Clear the DTCs and repeat the HCM self-test.
    • Is DTC B1A98:88 still present? 
      NOTE: Other DTCs can be present with the headlamp assembly disconnected and should be ignored.
    • Yes:  GO to  AA3.
    • No:  INSTALL a new RH headlamp assembly. REFER to Removal and Installation . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. AA3 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS TO THE HEADLAMPS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: HCM C1600.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage between the HCM C1600-17, circuit VLF32 (YE), harness side, and ground; and the HCM C1600-18, circuit VLF33 (BU), harness side, and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between HCM C1600-17 & Ground
      G06257406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR circuit VLF32 (YE) (LH headlamp) or circuit VLF33 (BU) (RH headlamp) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No:  GO to  AA4.
  4. AA4 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS TO THE HEADLAMPS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Measure the resistance between the HCM C1600-17, circuit VLF32 (YE), harness side, and ground; and the HCM C1600-18, circuit VLF33 (BU), harness side, and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between HCM C1600-17 & Ground
      G06257407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  AA5.
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VLF32 (YE) (LH headlamp) or circuit VLF33 (BU) (RH headlamp) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  5. AA5 CHECK FOR CORRECT HCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the HCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the HCM 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 HCM. REFER to Removal and Installation . 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.
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