Pinpoint Test C: All Instrument Panel Illumination Does Not Dim
CAUTION:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- C1 CHECK THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING OPERATION
- Place the headlamp switch in each of its positions while observing the exterior lamps.
- Do the exterior lamps operate correctly?
- YES : Go to C2.
- NO : REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
- C2 CHECK THE RECORDED RESULTS FROM THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Are any DTCs present?
- YES
: If DTC B2212 is retrieved, go to C4.
For all other DTCs, REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
- NO : Go to C3.
- C3 CHECK THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH INPUT
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: SJB DataLogger
- Monitor the SJB PID (DIM_SW_3) while rotating the instrument panel dimmer switch from the lowest setting to the highest setting.
- Does the PID indicate the switch is operating correctly?
- YES : Go to C9.
- NO : INSTALL a new instrument panel dimmer switch. REFER to Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch . TEST the system for normal operation.
- C4 CHECK CIRCUIT CLN27 (WH/BN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280b
- Disconnect: Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch C2065
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument panel dimmer switch C2065-4, circuit CLN27 (WH/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage indicated?
Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch C2298-4, Circuit CLN27 (WH/BN) & GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : Go to C5.
- C5 CHECK CIRCUIT VLN18 (BU/WH) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between the instrument panel dimmer switch C2065-6, circuit VLN18 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage indicated?
Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch C2298-6, Circuit VLN18 (BU/WH) & GroundCourtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : Go to C6.
- C6 CHECK CIRCUIT CLN27 (WH/BN) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between the instrument panel dimmer switch C2065-4, circuit CLN27 (WH/BN), harness side and the SJB C2280b-33, circuit CLN27 (WH/BN), harness side; and between the instrument panel dimmer switch C2065-4, circuit CLN27 (WH/BN), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the instrument panel dimmer switch and the SJB, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the instrument panel dimmer switch and ground?
Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch C2298-4, Circuit CLN27 (WH/BN) & SJB C2280B-33Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : Go to C7.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C7 CHECK CIRCUIT VLN18 (BU/WH) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between the instrument panel dimmer switch C2065-6, circuit VLN18 (BU/WH), harness side and the SJB C2280b-34, circuit VLN18 (BU/WH), harness side; and between the instrument panel dimmer switch C2065-6, circuit VLN18 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the instrument panel dimmer switch and the SJB, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the instrument panel dimmer switch and ground?
Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch C2298-6, Circuit VLN18 (BU/WH) & SJB C2280B-34Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : Go to C8.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- C8 CHECK THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH
- Carry out the component test for the instrument panel dimmer switch. Refer to appropriate COMPONENT TESTING article.
- Is the instrument panel dimmer switch OK?
- YES : Go to C9.
- NO : INSTALL a new instrument panel dimmer switch. REFER to Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch . TEST the system for normal operation.
- C9 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.