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Symptom Chart

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NOTE: Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Sable) or SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS (Taurus) for the connector numbers stated in the Pinpoint Tests.
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
Both headlamps are inoperative
  • Headlamp switch.
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
The low beams are inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
The high beams are inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
One low beam headlamp is inoperative
  • BJB fuses 119 (15A), 121 (15A).
  • Headlamp bulb.
  • Circuitry.
Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
One high beam headlamp is inoperative
  • BJB fuses 119 (15A), 121 (15A).
  • Headlamp bulb.
  • Circuitry.
Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
The headlamps are on continuously
  • Circuitry.
  • Headlamp switch.
  • Multifunction switch.
  • Generic electronic module (GEM).
Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
The flash-to-pass feature is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Multifunction switch.
Go To PINPOINT TEST G .