Pinpoint Test C: One High Beam Headlamp Is Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- C1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEADLAMP
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Inoperative Headlamp
- Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position.
- Place the multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM position.
- For Sable or Taurus X, measure the voltage between the LH headlamp C1020-1, circuit CLF08 (YE/VT), harness side and ground; or between the RH headlamp C1040-1, circuit CLF08 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
- For Taurus, measure the voltage between the LH headlamp C1284-7, circuit CLF08 (YE/VT), harness side and ground; or between the RH headlamp C1285-7, circuit CLF08 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- YES
: For Taurus, REPAIR or INSTALL a new headlamp assembly. REFER to Headlamp Assembly . TEST the system for normal operation.
For Sable or Taurus X, REPAIR circuit GD120 (BK/GN) (LH) or circuit GD123 (BK/GY) (RH) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit CLF08 (YE/VT) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.