Pinpoint Test K: The Turn Signal Lamps Are 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.
- K1 CHECK FOR CORRECT HIGH BEAM OPERATION
- Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position.
- Place the multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM position while observing the high beam headlamps.
- Do the high beams operate correctly?
- K2 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202
- For an inoperative LH turn signal, connect a fused (5A) jumper wire between the multifunction switch C202-2, circuit CLS39 (VT/WH), harness side and the multifunction switch C202-8, circuit GD111 (BK/BU), harness side.
- For an inoperative RH turn signal, connect a fused (5A) jumper wire between the multifunction switch C202-3, circuit CLS41 (GY/YE), harness side and the multifunction switch C202-8, circuit GD111 (BK/BU), harness side.
- Key in ON position.
- Do the turn signals in question flash on and off?
Fig 1: Connecting Fused (5A) Jumper Wire Between Multifunction Switch C202-2 & C202-8, CLS39 (VT/WH) & GD116 (BK/VT)Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Connecting Fused (5A) Jumper Wire Between Multifunction Switch C202-3, CLS41 (GY/YE) & GD116 (BK/VT)Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : REMOVE the jumper wire. INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : REMOVE the jumper wire. Go to K3.
- K3 CHECK CIRCUIT CLS39 (VT/WH) (LH TURN SIGNAL) OR CLS41 (GY/YE) (RH TURN SIGNAL) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b
- For the LH turn signal, measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202-2, circuit CLS39 (VT/WH), harness side and the SJB C2280b-42, circuit CLS39 (VT/WH), harness side.
- For the RH turn signal, measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202-3, circuit CLS41 (GY/YE), harness side and the SJB C2280b-29, circuit CLS41 (GY/YE), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Multifunction Switch C202-2, Circuit CLS39 (VT/WH) & SJB C2280B-42Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Multifunction Switch C202-3, Circuit CLS41 (GY/YE) & SJB C2280B-29Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : Go to K4.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
- K4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- 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 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.