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Pinpoint Test E: The Headlamps Are On Continuously

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  1. E1 CHECK THE HIGH BEAM CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Place the multifunction switch in the LOW BEAM position.
    • Is the high beam indicator illuminated? 

    Yes  : GO to E2.

    No  : GO to  E6.

  2. E2 CHECK CIRCUIT 12 (LG/BK) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: CJB C270h.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to E3.

  3. E3 CHECK THE CJB FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Connect: CJB C270h.
    • Disconnect: CJB C270b.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to E4.

  4. E4 CHECK THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Measure the voltage between the CJB C270b-9, circuit 12 (LG/BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking High Beam Indicator Circuit For Short To Voltage
      G04645538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to E5.

  5. E5 CHECK CIRCUIT 632 (GY/OG) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Connect: CJB C270b.
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.

  6. E6 CHECK CIRCUIT 160 (DB/WH) AND CIRCUIT 161 (DB/OG) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: CJB C270f.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : REPAIR circuit 160 (DB/WH) or 161 (DG/OG) as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to E7.

  7. E7 CHECK THE CJB 
    • Connect: CJB C270f.
    • Disconnect: CJB C270g.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : If equipped with DRL, GO to E8.

    If not equipped with DRL, GO to  E10.

  8. E8 CHECK CIRCUIT 13 (RD/BK) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (WITH DRL) 
    • Connect: CJB C270g.
    • Disconnect: DRL Relay 3 C1000.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to E9.

  9. E9 CHECK CIRCUIT 1033 (RD/YE) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Measure the voltage between the DRL relay 3 C1000-87a, circuit 1033 (RD/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 1033 (RD/YE) For Short To Voltage
      G04645539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  : CONNECT the DRL relay 3 C1000. GO to E10.

    No  : REFER to DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) .

  10. E10 CHECK CIRCUIT 13 (RD/BK) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (WITHOUT DRL) 
    • Connect: CJB C270g.
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
    • Measure the voltage between the multifunction switch C202a-9, circuit 13 (RD/BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit 13 (RD/BK) For Short To Voltage (Without DRL)
      G04645540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to E11.

  11. E11 CHECK CIRCUIT 15 (RD/YE) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Measure the voltage between the multifunction switch C202a-8, circuit 15 (RD/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Checking Circuit 15 (RD/YE) For Short To Voltage
      G04645541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  : GO to E12.

    No  : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.

  12. E12 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH 
    • Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205a.
    • Carry out the headlamp switch component test.
    • Is the headlamp switch OK? 

    Yes  : If equipped with autolamps, GO to E13.

    If not equipped with autolamps, REPAIR circuit 15 (RD/YE). TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : INSTALL a new headlamp switch. REFER to HEADLAMP SWITCH . TEST the system for normal operation.

  13. E13 CHECK THE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM 
    • Disconnect: Vehicle Security Module C2113b.
    • Connect: Headlamp Switch C205a.
    • Connect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 

    Yes  : REPAIR circuit 15 (RD/YE). TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : GO to E14.

  14. E14 CHECK FOR CORRECT 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.

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