MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Headlamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,629 / 6,619HTML edition
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LH Headlamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C1021-1

C1021-8

C1021-1

C1021-14

Click to display connectors

RH Headlamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C1041-1

C1041-8

C1041-1

C1041-14

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to A8

No

REPAIR the circuit in question.

A8 CHECK THE BULB

Substitute the known good High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb from the same vehicle. Ignition ON. Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS position.

Does the inoperative headlamp illuminate?

Yes

REMOVE the known good bulb. INSTALL a new bulb. REFER to: Headlamp Bulb (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).

No

REMOVE the known good bulb. 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).

A9 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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