Pinpoint Test X: The Reversing Lamps Are Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

X1 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) PIDs
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: TCM Transmission Range PIDs.
- Monitor the TCM transmission range PIDs while placing the gear selector lever through all gear selections.
- Do all the PIDs agree with the gear selections?
Yes: GO to X2.

No: REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - CVT or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6 SPEED to continue diagnosis of the transaxle.
X2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1367 (WH/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB 02280e.
- Connect a fused (10A) jumper wire between the SJB C2280e-18, circuit 1367 (WH/YE) and the positive battery terminal.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Fused (10A) Jumper Wire Between SJB C2280e-18, Circuit 1367 (WH/YE) & Positive Battery Terminal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Do the reversing lamps illuminate?
Yes: REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to X3.

No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
X3 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 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . 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.