Pinpoint Test H: The AUTOLAMPS Are On Continuously
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- H1 CHECK THE SJB AUTOLAMP ON REQUEST PID
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: SJB DataLogger.
- While placing the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON and then OFF position, monitor the SJB headlamp switch PID (HDLMP_AUT_CKT).
- Does the PID indicate ON with the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON position and OFF when the headlamp switch is in the OFF position?
NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.- Yes : GO to H5.
- No : GO to H2.
- H2 CHECK FOR A VOLTAGE SIGNAL TO THE HEADLAMP SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205.
- Measure the voltage between the headlamp switch C205-4, circuit CLF19 (VT/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new headlamp switch. REFER to HEADLAMP SWITCH in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to H3.
- H3 CHECK THE AUTOLAMPS REQUEST INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
- Measure the resistance between the headlamp switch C205-4, circuit CLF19 (VT/GN), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H4.
- No : REPAIR circuit CLF19 (VT/GN) for a short to ground. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H4 CHECK THE AUTOLAMPS REQUEST INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the headlamp switch C205-4, circuit CLF19 (VT/GN), harness side and the SJB C2280b-50, circuit CLF19 (VT/GN), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H15.
- No : REPAIR circuit CLF19 (VT/GN) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H5 USE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE SJB SELF-TEST
- Check the recorded results from the SJB self-test.
- Was DTC B2008, B1791 or B1793 recorded?
- H6 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LIGHT SENSOR (NO DTCs)
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Light Sensor C286 or C287.
- Ignition ON.
- Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON position.
- For vehicles with automatic temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C286-2, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with manual temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C287-A, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new light sensor. REFER to LIGHT SENSOR in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : GO to H15.
- H7 CHECK THE WIPER/WASHER MODULE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Wiper/Washer Module C2157.
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: SJB Self-Test.
- Repeat the SJB self-test.
- Is DTC B2008 still present?
- Yes : GO to H8.
- No : INSTALL a new wiper/washer module. REFER to WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- H8 CHECK THE WIPERS ON INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280f.
- Measure the resistance between the wiper/washer module C2157-2, circuit CRW01 (WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H15.
- No : REPAIR circuit CRW01 (WH) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- H9 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LIGHT SENSOR (DTC B1791)
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Light Sensor C286.
- Ignition ON.
- Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON position.
- For vehicles with automatic temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C286-2, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with manual temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C287-A, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
- Yes : GO to H12.
- No : GO to H10.
- H10 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
- Ignition ON.
- For vehicles with automatic temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C286-2, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with manual temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C287-A, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes : REPAIR circuit VLF14 (BU/BN) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to H11.
- H11 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- For vehicles with automatic temperature control, measure the resistance between the light sensor C286-2, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and the SJB C2280b-46, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side.
- For vehicles with manual temperature control, measure the resistance between the light sensor C287-A, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and the SJB C2280b-46, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H15.
- No : REPAIR circuit VLF14 (BU/BN) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- H12 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LIGHT SENSOR USING THE CONNECTOR GROUND
- For vehicles with automatic temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C286-2, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and the light sensor C286-4, circuit GD116 (BK/VT), harness side.
- For vehicles with manual temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C287-A, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and the light sensor C287-B, circuit GD116 (BK/VT), harness side.
- Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new light sensor. REFER to LIGHT SENSOR in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : REPAIR circuit GD116 (BK/VT) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- H13 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LIGHT SENSOR (DTC B1793)
- Disconnect: Light Sensor C286.
- Ignition ON.
- Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON position.
- For vehicles with automatic temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C286-2, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with manual temperature control, measure the voltage between the light sensor C287-A, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new light sensor. REFER to LIGHT SENSOR in this service information. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to H14.
- H14 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b.
- For vehicles with automatic temperature control, measure the resistance between the light sensor C286-2, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- For vehicles with manual temperature control, measure the resistance between the light sensor C287-A, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to H15.
- No : REPAIR circuit VLF14 (BU/BN) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- H15 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- 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 -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. 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.