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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
    FOG LAMPS VISUAL INSPECTION TABLE

    Electrical
    • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
      • 11 (20A) (fog lamp relay) (Hybrid)
      • 13 (20A) (fog lamp relay) (Escape, Mariner)
    • Smart junction box (CJB)
    • Circuity
    • Bulb(s)
    • Fog lamp relay
    • Fog lamp switch
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the multifunction switch is in the OFF position.
    • Make sure the multifunction switch is in the LOW BEAM position.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • Check the connections to the vehicle.
    • Check the ignition switch position.
  5. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
  6. Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
    • CAN or ISO circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • No response/not equipped for SJB, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
    • System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the SJB.
  7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX .
  8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to FOG LAMPS SYMPTOM TABLE .
    SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

    DTC Description Source Action
    B1342 ECU Is Defective SJB CLEAR the DTCs. RETRIEVE the DTCs. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) .
    B2030 Front Fog Lamps Relay Coil Circuit Failure SJB If the fog lamps are inoperative, GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
    If the fog lamps are always on, GO to PINPOINT TEST V .
    B2254 Front Fog Lamp Switch Failure SJB GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
    B2512 Front Fog Lamps Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery SJB GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
    All other DTCs - SJB REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
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