Pinpoint Test G: The Demand Lighting/Battery Saver Is Inoperative

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

G1 CHECK CIRCUIT 705 (LG/OG) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280e.
- Connect a fused (15A) jumper wire between the SJB C2280e-16, circuit 705 (LG/OG), harness side and the battery positive terminal.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Fused (15A) Jumper Wire Between SJB C2280e-16, Circuit 705 (LG/OG), Harness Side & Battery Positive Terminal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Do the demand lamps operate with the jumper wire connected?
Yes: VERIFY the SJB fuse 2 (15A) is OK. If OK, GO to G2.

No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
G2 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect all SJB connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all 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 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . 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.