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Pinpoint Test F: The Flash-To-Pass Feature Is Inoperative

  1. F1 CHECK HIGH BEAM OPERATION 
    • Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position.
    • Place the multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM position.
    • Do the high beams operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  F2.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test B .
  2. F2 CHECK CIRCUIT 196 (DB/OG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280d
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202a
      • Fig 1: Checking Circuit For Open
      GF0018222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202a-9, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side and the SJB C2280d-13, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  F3.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. F3 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH 
    • Connect: Multifunction Switch C202a
      • Fig 2: Checking Multifunction Switch
      GF0018223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • While placing the multifunction switch in the FLASH-TO-PASS position, measure the resistance between the SJB C2280d-13, circuit 196 (DB/OG), harness side and ground.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  F4.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. F4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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