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Pinpoint Test B: An Individual Courtesy Lamp Is Inoperative

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CAUTION: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. B1 CHECK THE COURTESY LAMP 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Suspect Interior Lamp
    • Operate the courtesy lamps by opening the LF door.
    • Measure the voltage between the suspect courtesy lamp, harness side as follows:
      Location Connector-Pin/ Circuit Connector-Pin/ Circuit
      Front interior lamp
      (MKZ)
      C930-3
      CLN26 (BU)
      C930-1
      GD139 (BK/YE)
      Front interior lamp
      (Fusion/Milan)
      C918-1
      CLN26 (BU)
      C918-2
      GD139 (BK/YE)
      Rear interior lamp C901-1
      CLN26 (BU)
      C901-2
      GD139 (BK/YE)
      Luggage compartment lamp C4198-1
      CLN26 (BU)
      C4198-2
      GD139 (BK/YE)
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new interior lamp for the suspect lamp. REFER to INTERIOR LAMP - FRONT  or INTERIOR LAMP - REAR . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : Go to  B2.
  2. B2 CHECK CIRCUIT CLN26 (BU) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Measure the voltage between the suspect courtesy lamp, harness side and ground as follows:
      Location Connector-Pin Circuit
      Front interior lamp
      (MKZ)
      C930-3 CLN26 (BU)
      Front interior lamp
      (Fusion/Milan)
      C918-1 CLN26 (BU)
      Rear interior lamp C901-1 CLN26 (BU)
      Luggage compartment lamp C4198-1 CLN26 (BU)
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : REPAIR circuit GD139 (BK/YE) for the lamp in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : REPAIR circuit CLN26 (BU) for the lamp in question. TEST the system for normal operation.