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Pinpoint Test L: The STOPLAMPS Are On Continuously

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  1. L1 DETERMINE IF ALL THE STOPLAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Observe the stoplamps with the brake pedal released.
    • Are all of the stoplamps illuminated? 
    1. Yes  : GO to  L3.
    2. No  : GO to L2.
  2. L2 CHECK THE SJB STOPLAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
    • Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. Yes  : If the LH rear lamp continues to illuminate, REPAIR circuit CLS18 (GY/BN) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

      If the RH rear lamp continues to illuminate, REPAIR circuit CLS19 (VT/OG) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

    2. No  : GO to  L7.
  3. L3 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH 
    • Disconnect: Stoplamp Switch C278.
    • Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. Yes  : GO to L4.
    2. No  : INSTALL a new stoplamp switch. REFER to STOPLAMP SWITCH  in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  4. L4 CHECK THE PCM 
    • Disconnect: PCM C175b.
    • Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate? 
    1. Yes  : GO to L5.
    2. No  : GO to  L6.
  5. L5 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
    • Does the high mounted stoplamp continue to illuminate? 
    1. Yes  : REPAIR circuit CCB08 (VT/WH) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. No  : GO to  L7.
  6. L6 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the PCM 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 PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 2.5L -- FUSION & MILAN (EXCEPT HYBRID) article, ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article, ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article or ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID 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. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  7. L7 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB 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 SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ 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. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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