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Pinpoint Test E: The Flash-To-Pass Feature 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. E1 VERIFY THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP OPERATION 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position.
    • Place the multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM position while observing the headlamps.
    • Do the high beam headlamps illuminate? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E2.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test A .
  2. E2 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202
    • Connect a fused (5A) jumper wire between the multifunction switch C202-4, circuit CLF27 (GN/BN), harness side and the multifunction switch C202-8, circuit GD114 (BK/BU), harness side.
      • Fig 1: Checking Multifunction Switch
      GF0023439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Do the high beams illuminate? 
    1. YES  : REMOVE the jumper wire. INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : REMOVE the jumper wire. Go to  E3.
  3. E3 CHECK CIRCUIT CLF27 (GN/BN) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280b
    • Measure the resistance between the multifunction switch C202-4, circuit CLF27 (GN/BN), harness side and the SJB C2280b-43, circuit CLF27 (GN/BN), harness side.
      • Fig 2: Checking Circuit For Open
      GF0023440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E4.
    2. NO  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. E4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • 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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