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

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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?
Yes: GO to F2.

No: GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
F2 CHECK CIRCUIT 196 (DB/OG) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280d.
- Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
- 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.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Circuit 196 (DB/OG)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes: GO to F3.

No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
F3 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
- Connect: Multifunction Switch C202a.
- 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.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Multifunction Switch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes: GO to F4.

No: INSTALL a new multifunction switch. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
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?
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.