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Pinpoint Test E: The Headlamps Are On Continuously: Testing

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  1. E1 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INPUT 
    • 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 PIDs agree with the headlamp switch positions? 
    • Yes  : If the low beams are always on, GO to  E6.

      If the high beams are always on, GO to  E7.

    • No  : GO to E2.
  2. E2 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 E3.
    • No  : INSTALL a new headlamp switch. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. E3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between the headlamp switch C205-7, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit 1205 (BK) For Open
      G03992755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to E4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  4. E4 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INPUT CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: SJB 2280d.
    • Measure the resistance between the headlamp switch, harness side and ground as follows:
      SJB CONNECTOR-PIN REFERENCE

      Connector-Pin Circuit
      C205-4 (if equipped with autolamps) 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 E5.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  5. E5 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:
      SJB CONNECTOR-PIN REFERENCE

      Headlamp Switch Connector-Pin SJB Connector-Pin Circuit
      C205-4 (if equipped with autolamps) 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  E11.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  6. E6 CHECK CIRCUIT 1336 (LG/WH) AND CIRCUIT 1338 (WH) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB 2280a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Does either headlamp continue to illuminate? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit 1338 (WH) (LH headlamp) or circuit 1336 (LG/WH) (RH headlamp) as necessary. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No  : GO to  E11.
  7. E7 CHECK THE INPUT FROM THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: SJB Multifunction Switch PIDs.
    • Monitor the SJB multifunction switch PIDs while placing the multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM, LOW BEAM and FLASH-TO-PASS positions.
    • Do the PIDs agree with the multifunction switch positions? 
    • Yes  : GO to  E10.
    • No  : GO to E8.
  8. E8 CHECK CIRCUITS 196 (DB/OG) AND 1708 (LG/BK) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
    • Measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202a-9, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side and ground; and between the multifunction switch C202a-8, circuit 1708 (LG/BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuits 196 (DB/OG) And 1708 (LG/BK) For Short To Ground
      G03992756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to E9.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  9. E9 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH 
    • Connect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
      • NOTE: Make sure the multifunction switch is in the LOW BEAM position.
      Fig 3: Checking Multifunction Switch
      G03992757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the SJB C2280d-13, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side and ground; and between the SJB C2280d-28, circuit 1708 (LG/BK), harness side and ground.
    • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  E11.
    • No  : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  10. E10 CHECK CIRCUIT 1337 (VT/YE) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB 02280a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Do the headlamps continue to illuminate? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    • No  : GO to E11.
  11. E11 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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