MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Fog Lamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,609 / 6,619HTML edition
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PINPOINT TEST A : BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE

A1 CHECK THE LOW BEAM OPERATION

Ignition ON. Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS then the OFF position.

Do the low beams operate correctly?

Yes

GO to A2

No

REFER to: Headlamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).

A2 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Headlamp Switch C205. Carry out the headlamp switch component test. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 149 for schematic and connector information.

Does the headlamp switch pass the component test?

Yes

GO to A3

No

INSTALL a new headlamp switch. REFER to: Headlamp Switch (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).

A3 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) FOG LAMP SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: BCM C2280B. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C205-14

C2280B-20

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to A4

No

REPAIR the circuit.

A4 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?

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