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 3,851 / 6,619HTML edition
← Chapter contentsProcedure contents

Yes

If the switch illumination is inoperative, GO to E2 If the switch illumination is always on, GO to E5

No

REFER to: Locks, Latches and Entry Systems (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

E2 CHECK THE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF. Disconnect Driver lock/unlock switch C541. Place the headlight switch in the ON position and increase the the illumination to full intensity. Ignition ON. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C541-4

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

INSTALL a new driver door lock/unlock switch. REFER to: Door Lock Control Switch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

No

GO to E3

E3 CHECK THE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF. Disconnect DDM C501A. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C541-4

C501A-15

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to E4

No

REPAIR the circuit.

E4 CHECK THE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C541-4

Ground

Source reference 3851

2016 Mustang workshop publication supplied to Mustang Atlas. Original technical text and illustrations; HTML formatting by Mustang Atlas. Source page numbering is retained for traceability. Follow the configuration, revision, warnings, and cross-references in the material. About this edition.