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Pinpoint Test A : One Or Both Upper Low Beams Is Inoperative - Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps

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One Or Both Upper Low Beams Is Inoperative - Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps 

Refer to Headlamps/Autolamps for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

REFER to: Exterior Lighting - Overview .

REFER to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description .

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B1D00:11 Left Low Beam: Circuit Short To Ground A continuous memory and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground from the LH low beam output circuit.
B1D00:15 Left Low Beam: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open A continuous memory and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects an open from the LH low beam output circuit.
B1D01:11 Right Low Beam: Circuit Short To Ground A continuous memory and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground from the RH low beam output circuit.
B1D01:15 Right Low Beam: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open A continuous memory and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects an open from the RH low beam output circuit.
U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled: No Sub Type Information This DTC sets when the BCM has temporarily shut down the output driver. The module has temporarily disabled an output because an excessive current draw exists (such as a short to ground). The BCM cannot enable the output until the cause of the short is corrected, the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been cleared and a successful self-test is run. For additional information on BCM Field Effect Transistor (FET) protection, REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) - System Operation and Component Description .
U3000:49 Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure This DTC sets when the BCM has permanently shut down the output driver. The module has permanently disabled an output because an excessive current draw fault (such as a short to ground) has exceeded the limits that the BCM can withstand. CORRECT the cause of the excessive current draw before installing a new BCM. For additional information on BCM Field Effect Transistor (FET) protection, REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) - System Operation and Component Description .

Possible Sources 

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks 

  1. A1 DETERMINE IF ONE OR BOTH LOW BEAMS ARE INOPERATIVE

    • Ignition ON.

    • Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS position.

    Are both low beams inoperative? 

    Yes  GO to  A7
    No  GO to  A2

  2. A2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE FROM THE HEADLAMP LOW BEAM CIRCUIT

    • Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position.

    • Ignition OFF.

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

    • Ignition ON.

    • Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS position.

    • Measure:

      LH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1509A-1
      GFD410217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

      RH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1510A-1
      GFD410217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  A6
    No  GO to  A3

  3. A3 REPEAT THE ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST AND CHECK FOR VOLTAGE HEADLAMP LOW BEAM CIRCUIT

    • Place the headlamp switch in the OFF 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.

    • Measure:

      LH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1509A-1
      GFD410217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

      RH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1510A-1
      GFD410217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new low beam headlamp bulb. REFER to: Headlamp Bulb .
    No  GO to  A4

  4. A4 CHECK THE LOW 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-1
      GFD410218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

      RH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1510A-1
      GFD410218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  A5
    No  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 .

  5. A5 CHECK THE LOW BEAM CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure:

      LH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1509A-1
      GFD410218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2280G-4

      RH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1510A-1
      GFD410218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C2280G-2

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  A7
    No  REPAIR the circuit.

  6. A6 CHECK THE HEADLAMP GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure:

      LH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1509A-1
      GFD410217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C1509A-2

      RH Headlamp 

      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C1510A-1
      GFD410217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      		 C1510A-2

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new low beam headlamp bulb. REFER to: Headlamp Bulb .
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question.

  7. A7 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.
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