Symptom Chart(s)
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Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination
Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. For information about these practices, REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| A module does not respond to the scan tool | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Module |
REFER to: COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . |
| All dimmable illumination does not dim or increase brightness | Dimmer switch (part of headlamp switch) | VERIFY the operation of the headlamps. If the headlamps operate correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test G . If the headlamps do not operate correctly, REFER to: HEADLAMPS . |
| The start/stop switch illumination is inoperative or always on - vehicles with Intelligent Access (IA) | Refer to Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| The LH front window control switch illumination is inoperative or always on - with door modules (with one-touch up window) | Window control switch | VERIFY the operation of the power windows. For the LH front window control switch, if the power windows operate correctly, INSTALL a new window control switch. REFER to: Driver Door Window Control Switch in WINDOW GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS (ELECTRIC) . |
| The RH front, RH rear or LH rear window control switch illumination is inoperative or always on - with door modules (with one-touch up window) | Refer to Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| All dimmable non-networked illumination is inoperative | Refer to Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| One or more dimmable non-networked illumination is inoperative | Refer to Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| The steering wheel switch(es) illumination is inoperative | Refer to Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| All dimmable non-networked illumination is always on (networked illumination functions correctly) | Refer to Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| The IPC illumination is inoperative/does not dim | IPC | If all other networked illumination sources operate correctly, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . If all other networked illumination sources are inoperative or do not dim, GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| The FCIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim | FCIM | VERIFY all FCIM controls function normally. If the FCIM controls function normally, INSTALL a new FCIM. REFER to: FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . If the FCIM controls do not function normally, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System . |
| The FDIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim | APIM FDIM |
VERIFY the audio system can be operated from the FDIM. If the audio system responds normally to FDIM inputs, Refer to APIM HARDWARE TESTING . If the FDIM illumination still does not function correctly after the repair, INSTALL a new FDIM. REFER to: FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC. If the audio system does not operate correctly from the FDIM inputs, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System . |