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Pinpoint Test Y: The Individual Trailer Lamp Is Inoperative - LH Trailer Turn Signal/STOPLAMP/Hazard Flasher Lamp

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  1. Y1 CHECK CIRCUIT 52 (YE) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow C4098 (4-Pin).
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow C4099 (7-Pin).
    • Key in OFF position.
    • While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the trailer tow C4098-2, circuit 52 (YE) (4-pin connector), harness side and ground; or between the trailer tow C4099-1, circuit 52 (YE) (7-pin connector), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit 52 (YE) For Voltage
      G04645606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  : The vehicle is operating correctly. SEND the trailer to an authorized camper/trailer repair facility.

    No  : GO to Y2.

  2. Y2 CHECK THE TRAILER TOW LH TURN RELAY 
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow LH Turn Relay C1188.
    • Carry out the trailer tow LH turn relay component test.
    • Is the trailer tow LH turn relay OK? 

    Yes  : GO to Y3.

    No  : INSTALL a new trailer tow LH turn relay. TEST the system for normal operation.

  3. Y3 CHECK CIRCUIT 9 (LG/OG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the trailer tow LH turn relay C1187-2, circuit 9 (LG/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 9 (LG/OG) For Open
      G04645607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  : GO to Y4.

    No  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

  4. Y4 CHECK CIRCUIT 1362 (DG/OG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the voltage between the trailer tow LH turn relay C1187-3, circuit 1362 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit 1362 (DG/OG) For Open
      G04645608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  : GO to Y5.

    No  : VERIFY the BJB fuse 9 (20A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

  5. Y5 CHECK THE TRAILER LH TURN RELAY GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between the trailer tow LH turn relay C1187-1, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Checking Trailer LH Turn Relay Ground
      G04645609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes  : REPAIR circuit 52 (YE). TEST the system for normal operation.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 57 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.