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Pinpoint Test A: Both Headlamps Are Inoperative

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  1. A1 VERIFY THE CONDITION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Place the headlamp switch to the headlamps ON position.
    • Place the multifunction switch to the high beam position.
    • Do the high beams illuminate? 
  2. A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 196 (DB/OG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Turn the headlamp switch off.
    • Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205.
    • Measure the voltage between headlamp switch C205 pin B1, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Headlamp Switch Pin B1 And Ground
      G03890446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to A3.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. A3 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH 
    • Carry out the headlamp switch component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.
    • Is the headlamp switch OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to A4.
    • No  : INSTALL a new headlamp switch. REFER to HEADLAMP SWITCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. A4 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH 
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202b.
    • Carry out the multifunction switch component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.
    • Is the multifunction switch OK? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit 15 (RD/YE). TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . TEST the system for normal operation.