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Pinpoint Test G: The Non-DIMMABLE Illumination Is Inoperative

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CAUTION: Use the correct probe adaptor(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adaptor(s) may damage the connector.
  1. G1 CHECK DELAY ACCESSORY RELAY COIL GROUND CIRCUIT 
    • Disconnect: CJB C270e
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the resistance between the CJB C270e-21, circuit 1332 (LB), harness side and ground.
      • Fig 1: Checking Delay Accessory Relay Coil Ground Circuit
      GF0004433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  G2.
    2. NO  : Go to  G3.
  2. G2 CHECK THE DELAY ACCESSORY RELAY 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Carry out the mini-ISO relay test for the delay accessory relay. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING.
    • Is the delay accessory relay OK? 
    1. YES  : Go to  G4.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new delay accessory relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. G3 CHECK CIRCUIT 54 (LG/YE) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Audio Unit (XLT, FX4, Lariat) C290a
    • Measure the resistance between the CJB C270e-13, circuit 54 (LG/YE), harness side and the audio unit C290a-2, circuit 1332 (LB) harness side.
      • Fig 2: Checking Circuit 54 (LG/YE) For Open
      GF0004434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article for continued diagnosis of the audio unit.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. G4 CHECK CIRCUIT 1332 (LB) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220b
    • Measure the resistance between the CJB C270e-21, circuit 1332 (LB), harness side and the instrument cluster C220b-5, circuit 1332 (LB) harness side.
      • Fig 3: Checking Circuit 1332 (LB) For Open
      GF0004435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
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