Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the speed control actuator carries out the self-test, a voltage signal is sent through circuit 511 (LG). Circuit 511 (LG) carries the signal to the stoplamp bulbs, which then is routed to ground. If the signal fails to be grounded, flash code 2 is set by the speed control actuator.