Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Multifunction switch
- Ignition key
- Ignition switch
- Ignition key turning effort
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 34 (30A)
- Circuitry
- Wiring harness
- Smart junction box (SJB)
- Ignition switch
NOTE: For multifunction switch concerns, refer to one of the following sections:- Exterior Lighting, EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- Wipers and Washers, WIPERS AND WASHERS .
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the cause is not visually evident, GO to SYMPTOM CHART to continue diagnosis.