MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Instrumentation and Warning Systems

Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination

413-00 Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination

2016 MustangReference 3,846 / 6,619HTML edition
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Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to B5

No

REPAIR the circuit in question.

B4 CHECK THE BACKLIGHTING ILLUMINATION OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF. Disconnect Headlamp switch. Disconnect BCM C2280B. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C205-15

Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

GO to B5

No

REPAIR the circuit in question.

B5 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors. Repair:

corrosion (install new connector or terminals — clean module pins) damaged or bent pins — install new terminals/pins pushed-out pins — install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for thei concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no TSB

address this concern, Click here to access Guided Routine (BCM)..

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.

One Or More Non-Networked Illumination Components Are Inoperative

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 71 for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The dimmer switch is integral to the headlamp switch and provides a corresponding voltage signal to the BCM based on which switch is pressed (dim up or dim down).

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