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Pinpoint Test J: The High Beam Indicator Is Never On

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  1. J1 CHECK FOR CORRECT HIGH BEAM OPERATION 
    • Turn the headlamp switch to the headlamps ON position.
    • Set the multifunction switch to the high beam position.
    • Do the high beams operate correctly? 
    1. Yes  : GO to J2.
    2. No  : REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the high beams.
  2. J2 CHECK FOR POWER TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220b.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220b pin 11, circuit 932 (GY/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking For Power To Instrument Cluster
      G03277052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. Yes  : GO to  J4.
    2. No  : GO to J3.
  3. J3 CHECK CIRCUIT 932 (GY/WH) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220b pin 11, circuit 932 (GY/WH), harness side and the SJB C2280a pin 21, circuit 932 (GY/WH), harness side.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 932 (GY/WH) For An Open
      G03277053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. Yes  : GO to  J5.
    2. No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. J4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all instrument cluster connectors.
    • Check for:
    • Corrosion
    • Pushed-out pins
    • Incorrectly installed bulb sockets
    • Burnt-out bulbs
    • Connect all instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. Yes  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the instrument cluster self-test.
    2. No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  5. J5 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
    • Corrosion
    • Pushed-out pins
    • Connect all SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. Yes  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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