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Pinpoint Test M: The RH Turn Signal Indicator Is Never On

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  1. M1 CHECK RH TURN SIGNAL OPERATION 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Operate the RH turn signal.
    • Does the RH external turn signal operate? 
    1. Yes  : GO to M2
    2. No  : REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the turn signals.
  2. M2 CHECK FOR POWER TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Place the multifunction switch in the RH turn signal position.
    • Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C220a pin 13, circuit 2 (WH/LB), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking For Power To Instrument Cluster
      G03277059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Does the voltage vary from 0 to greater than 10 volts? 
    1. Yes  : GO to M3.
    2. No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. M3 CHECK THE GROUND TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220a pin 1, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Ground To Instrument Cluster
      G03277060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. Yes  : GO to M4.
    2. No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. M4 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.