Pinpoint Test E : One Or Both Upper High Beams Is Inoperative - Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps

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E1 CHECK THE LOW BEAM OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS position.
- Place the LH steering column multifunction switch in the high beam position and observe the headlamps.
- Place the LH steering column multifunction switch in the low beam position and observe the headlamps.
Do the low beams illuminate?

Yes If an individual upper high beam is inoperative, GO to E2 If both upper high beams are inoperative, GO to E6

No GO to Pinpoint Test A

E2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE FROM THE HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM CIRCUIT

Ignition OFF.

Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.

Disconnect: Inoperative LH Upper Headlamp C1509A or RH Upper Headlamp C1510A.

Ignition ON.

Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS position and the LH steering column multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM position.

Measure:

LH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1509A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

RH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1510A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes	INSTALL a new high beam headlamp bulb. REFER to: Headlamp Bulb .

GO to E3

E3 REPEAT THE ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST AND CHECK FOR VOLTAGE HEADLAMP LOW BEAM CIRCUIT

Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position and the LH steering column multifunction switch in the LOW BEAM position.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.

Clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and repeat the self-test (required to enable the lamp output driver).

Ignition OFF.

Ignition ON.

Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS position and the LH steering column multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM position.

Measure:

LH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1509A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

RH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1510A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes	INSTALL a new high beam headlamp bulb. REFER to: Headlamp Bulb .

GO to E4

E4 CHECK THE HIGH BEAM CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF.

Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.

Disconnect: BCM C2280G.

Measure:

LH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1509A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

RH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1510A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes

GO to E5

REPAIR the circuit. After the repair: If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present, TEST the system for normal operation. If any BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) other than DTC U3000:49 are present, CLEAR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REPEAT the self-test (required to enable the lamp output driver) and cycle the ignition OFF and ON. TEST the system for normal operation. If DTC U3000:49 is present, Refer to BCM Guided Routine .

E5 CHECK THE HIGH BEAM SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

For halogen headlamps, measure:

LH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1509A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2280G-11

RH Headlamp

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1510A-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2280G-6

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to E6

No	REPAIR the circuit.

E6 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, Refer to BCM Guided Routine .

No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.