Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder, the key-in-ignition switch (part of the ignition switch) closes and routes a voltage signal to the instrument cluster (IC) through circuit 1414 (LG/VT). When the ignition key is not inserted into the ignition lock cylinder, the driver door is ajar and the headlamps are on, the smart junction box (SJB) sends a message to the instrument cluster (IC) over the medium speed controller area network (MS-CAN). The instrument cluster (IC) interprets this signal and sounds the headlamps on warning chime.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- SJB