MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Headlamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,627 / 6,619HTML edition
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Yes

GO to A7

No

GO to A4

A4 REPEAT THE ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST AND CHECK FOR VOLTAGE FROM THE HEADLAMP LOW BEAM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test. Clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and repeat the self-test (required to enable the lamp output driver if DTC U1000:00 is present). Measure:

Click to display connectors

LH Headlamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C1021-1

Ground

Click to display connectors

RH Headlamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C1041-1

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

CHECK the internal headlamp harness for open or shorted circuits and damaged or pushed-out pins. If the harness is OK, INSTALL a new ballast. REFER to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).

If the harness is not OK, REPAIR the harness. If the harness cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new headlamp assembly. REFER to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).

No

GO to A5

A5 CHECK THE LOW BEAM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position. Disconnect: BCM C2280G. Measure:

Click to display connectors

LH Headlamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C1021-1

Ground

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