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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
No communication with the generic electronic module (GEM)
  • CJB.
  • Circuitry.
  • GEM.
REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULE .
The autolamps are inoperative-all auto head/park lamps
  • CJB Fuse 29 (15A).
  • Circuitry.
  • Photocell and amplifier.
  • Headlamp switch.
  • GEM.
Go To PINPOINT TEST H .
The headlamps are inoperative with autolamps on
  • Circuitry.
  • CJB.
  • GEM.
  • Autolamp headlamp relay.
Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
The parklamps are inoperative with autolamps on.
  • CJB.
  • GEM.
  • Autolamp headlamp relay.
Go To PINPOINT TEST J .
The autolamps are on continuously
  • Circuitry.
  • Headlamp switch.
  • Photocell and amplifier.
  • GEM.
  • CJB.
Go To PINPOINT TEST K .
  • Photocell and amplifier covered by opaque material/obstructed.
REMOVE the obstruction.
Fig 1: Identifying Symptom Chart
G01595100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.