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Pinpoint Test I: The Courtesy Lamps Are Inoperative - From The Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch

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Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article, Interior Lamps for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation 

The lighting control module (LCM) monitors the headlamp switch status on circuit 1034 (BK/WH) to determine if the courtesy lamps are requested. Based on the headlamp switch status, the LCM energizes the courtesy lamps through circuit 53 (BK/LB).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

PINPOINT TEST I: THE COURTESY LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE - FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH 

NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. I1 CHECK THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch C205b
      • Fig 1: Connecting Fused Jumper Wire
      GF0014627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Connect a fused (15A) jumper wire between the instrument panel dimmer switch C205b-5, circuit 1034 (BK/WH), harness side and the instrument panel dimmer switch C205b-4, circuit 57 (BK), harness side.
    • Do the courtesy lamps illuminate? 
    1. YES  : REMOVE the jumper wire. INSTALL a new instrument panel dimmer switch. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER & PANEL ILLUMINATION article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : REMOVE the jumper wire. Go to  I2.
  2. I2 CHECK CIRCUIT 57 (BK) FOR AN OPEN 
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit
      GF0014629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the instrument panel dimmer switch C205b-4, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  I3.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. I3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1034 (BK/WH) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: LCM C2145b
      • Fig 3: Checking Circuit For Open
      GF0014628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the LCM C2145b-3, circuit 1034 (BK/WH), harness side and the instrument panel dimmer switch C205b-5, circuit 1034 (BK/WH), harness side.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  I4.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. I4 CHECK FOR CORRECT LCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the LCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the LCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new LCM. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. 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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