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Pinpoint Test M: The Turn Signal Lamps Are Always On: Testing

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  1. M1 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Do the turn signals continue to flash on and off? 
    • Yes  : GO to M2.
    • No  : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  2. M2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1393 (LB/RD) OR CIRCUIT 1392 (LG/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
    • Measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202a-6 (LH turn signal), circuit 1393 (LB/RD), harness side and ground; or between the multifunction switch C202a-7 (RH turn signal), circuit 1392 (LG/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit 1393 (LB/RD) Or Circuit 1392 (LG/OG) For Short To Ground
      G03992807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to M3.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. M3 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.