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Pinpoint Test H: The Autolamps Are On Continuously: Testing

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  1. H1 USE THE RECORDED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) FROM THE SJB SELF-TEST 
    • Using the recorded results from the SJB self-test:
    • Were any DTCs recorded? 
    • Yes  : For DTC B2498, GO to H2.

      For DTC B1472 or B1692, GO to  H4.

      For DTC B1792, GO to  H7.

    • No  : GO to H2.
  2. H2 CHECK THE SJB HEADLAMP SWITCH PIDs 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: SJB Headlamp Switch PIDs.
    • Monitor the SJB headlamp switch PIDs while moving the headlamp switch through all positions.
    • Do the headlamp switch positions agree with the PIDs? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H7.
    • No  : GO to H3.
  3. H3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR AN OPEN (HEADLAMP SWITCH) 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205.
    • Measure the resistance between the headlamp switch C205-7, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit 1205 (BK) For Open (Headlamp Switch)
      G03992755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to H4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  4. H4 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205.
    • Carry out the headlamp switch component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING .
    • Is the headlamp switch OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to H5.
    • No  : INSTALL a new headlamp switch. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  5. H5 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INPUT CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
    • Measure the resistance between the headlamp switch, harness side and ground as follows:
      CONNECTOR-PIN REFERENCE

      Connector-Pin Circuit
      C205-4 1399 (DB/WH)
      C205-9 1400 (TN/WH)
      C205-5 1401 (BK/LG)
      C205-10 1402 (RD/WH)
    • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to H6.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  6. H6 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INPUT CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between the headlamp switch, harness side and the SJB, harness side as follows:
      HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR-PIN REFERENCE

      Headlamp Switch Connector-Pin SJB Connector-Pin Circuit
      C205-4 C2280d-24 1399 (DB/WH)
      C205-9 C2280d-7 1400 (TN/WH)
      C205-5 C2280d-26 1401 (BK/LG)
      C205-10 C2280d-8 1402 (RD/WH)
    • Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H11.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  7. H7 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR AN OPEN (LIGHT SENSOR) 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Light Sensor (J286.
    • Measure the resistance between the light sensor C286-4, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 1205 (BK) For Open (Light Sensor)
      G03992187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to H8.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  8. H8 CHECK CIRCUIT 1416 (YE/WH) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the light sensor C286-2, circuit 1416 (YE/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit 1416 (YE/WH) For Short To Voltage
      G03992770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No  : GO to H9.
  9. H9 CHECK CIRCUIT 1416 (YE/WH) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between the SJB C2280d-14, circuit 1416 (YE/WH), harness side and the light sensor C286-2, circuit 1416 (YE/WH), harness side.
      Fig 4: Checking Circuit 1416 (YE/WH) For Open
      G03992771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to H10.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  10. H10 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LIGHT SENSOR 
    • Connect: SJB C2280d.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the light sensor C286-2, circuit 1416 (YE/WH) and ground.
      Fig 5: Checking For Voltage To Light Sensor
      G03992770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage approximately 5 volts? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new light sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No  : GO to H11.
  11. H11 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • 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? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • 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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