Pinpoint Test F: The AUTOLAMPS Are Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 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.
- F1 CHECK THE MANUAL HEADLAMP OPERATION
- Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position.
- Do the headlamps operate correctly?
- F2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LIGHT SENSOR
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Light Sensor C286
- Key in ON position.
- Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMPS ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the light sensor C287-6, circuit VLF14 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
- YES : INSTALL a new light sensor. REFER to Light Sensor . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : Go to F3.
- F3 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. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.