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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. E1 CHECK THE HIGH BEAM OPERATION 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS ON position.
    • Place the multifunction switch in the HIGH BEAM position.
    • Do the high beam headlamps operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E2.
    2. NO  : Go to Pinpoint Test A .
  2. E2 CHECK CIRCUIT 910 (PK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Multifunction Switch C202a
      • Fig 1: Checking Circuit For Open
      GF0014542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage between the multifunction switch C202a-11, circuit 910 (PK), harness side and ground.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    1. YES  : Go to  E3.
    2. NO  : VERIFY the CJB fuse 24 (15A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. E3 CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH 
      Fig 2: Connecting Fused Jumper Wire
      GF0014543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Connect a fused (5A) jumper wire between the multifunction switch C202a-11, circuit 910 (PK), harness side and the multifunction switch C202a-10, circuit 12 (LG/BK), harness side.
    • Are the high beams illuminated? 
    1. YES  : 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  E4 .
  4. E4 CHECK FOR CORRECT LCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the LCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the LCM 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 LCM. 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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