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Pinpoint Test A: The Daytime Running Lamps Are Inoperative

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  1. A1 VERIFY THE LOW BEAMS OPERATE 
    • Place the headlamp switch in the low beams position.
    • Do the low beams operate correctly? 
    • Yes  : PLACE the headlamp switch in the OFF position. GO to A2.
    • No  : REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  2. A2 CHECK THE DRL PARKING BRAKE RELAY CIRCUIT 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Engage and release the parking brake.
    • Does the parking brake warning indicator illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and go off when the parking brake is released? 
  3. A3 CHECK DRL PARKING BRAKE RELAY (NO. 1) 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: DRL Parking Brake Relay (No. 1).
    • Carry out the relay component test for the DRL parking brake relay. Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
    • Is the DRL parking brake relay OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to A4.
    • No  : INSTALL a new DRL parking brake relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. A4 CHECK CIRCUIT 295 (LB/PK) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the DRL parking brake relay pin 3, circuit 295 (LB/PK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Relay Power Supply
      G03890480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : REINSTALL the DRL parking brake relay. GO to  A6.
    • No  : GO to A5.
  5. A5 CHECK CIRCUIT 295 (LB/PK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: CJB C270h.
    • Measure the resistance between the DRL parking brake relay pin 3, circuit 295 (LB/PK), harness side and the CJB C270h pin 7, circuit 295 (LB/PK), harness side.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between DRL Parking Brake Relay Pin 3 Circuit 295 (LB/PK) And CJB C270h Pin 7, Circuit 295 (LB/PK)
      G03911085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. A6 CHECK THE DRL RELAY NO. 2 
    • Yes  : GO to A7.
    • No  : INSTALL a new DRL relay No. 2. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. A7 CHECK CIRCUIT 175 (BK/YE) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the DRL relay No. 2 pin 3, circuit 175 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Relay Power Supply
      G03890480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : REINSTALL the DRL relay No. 1. GO to A8.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. A8 CHECK THE RELAY NO. 3 
    • Yes  : GO to A9.
    • No  : INSTALL a new DRL relay No. 3. TEST the system for normal operation.
  9. A9 CHECK CIRCUIT 1032 (WH/BK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Headlamps off.
    • Measure the voltage from the DRL relay No. 3 pin 85, circuit 1032 (WH/BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Relay And Ground
      G03890485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to A10.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  10. A10 CHECK CIRCUIT 57 (BK) 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the resistance between the DRL relay No. 3 pin 86, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between Relay Connector And Ground
      G03910971Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to A11.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  11. A11 CHECK THE DRL RESISTOR 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: DRL Resistor C196.
    • Measure the resistance between the DRL resistor pin 1 (component side), and DRL resistor pin 2 (component side).
      Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Between DRL Resistor Pin 1 (Component Side) And DRL Resistor Pin 2
      G03911089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance between 0.275 and 0.325 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to A12.
    • No  : INSTALL a new DRL resistor. TEST the system for normal operation.
  12. A12 CHECK CIRCUIT 554 (YE/BK) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Measure the voltage between the DRL resistor C196, circuit 554 (YE/BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Between DRL Resistor C196 Circuit 554 (YE/BK) And Ground
      G03911090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit 471 (OG/LG). TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 554 (YE/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
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