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Pinpoint Test H: The Headlamps Are Inoperative With AUTOLAMPS On

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  1. H1 CHECK THE HEADLAMP OPERATION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the headlamps ON position.
    • Are the headlamps illuminated? 
    • Yes  : TURN the headlamp switch OFF. GO to H2.
    • No  : REFER to HEADLAMPS  to continue diagnosis of the headlamps.
  2. H2 CHECK CIRCUIT 196 (DB/OG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Vehicle Security Module C3203e.
    • Measure the voltage between the vehicle security module C3203e-14, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Vehicle Security Module C3203e-14 And Ground
      G03910959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to H3.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. H3 CHECK CIRCUIT 221 (OG/WH) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Turn the headlamp switch to the headlamps ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the vehicle security module C3203e-7, circuit 221 (OG/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Vehicle Security Module C3203e-7 And Ground
      G03924982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to H4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. H4 CHECK FOR VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the vehicle security module connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the vehicle security module 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 vehicle security module. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . 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. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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