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Pinpoint Test D: One Low Beam Headlamp Is Inoperative

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  1. D1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE HEADLAMP BULB 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect the inoperative headlamp.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
    • Place the multifunction switch in the low beam position.
    • Measure the voltage between LH headlamp C1021 (aerodynamic) or C1284 (sealed beam), circuit 160 (DB/WH), harness side or the RH headlamp C1041 (aerodynamic) or C1285 (sealed beam), circuit 161 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage To Inoperative Headlamp Bulb
      G03910947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit 57 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : TURN the headlamp switch off. GO to D2.
  2. D2 CHECK THE CJB 
    • Disconnect: Central Junction Box (CJB) C270f.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between CJB C270f-2, circuit 161 (DG/OG), component side and ground; or between CJB C270f-3, circuit 160 (DB/WH), component side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking CJB
      G03910948Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit 160 (DB/WH) (LH) or 161 (DG/OG) (RH). TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.