MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Headlamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,631 / 6,619HTML edition
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Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

Inspect the headlamp assembly for damage. Verify BJB fuses 33 (20A) and 35 (20A) are OK

PINPOINT TEST B : ONE OR BOTH LOW BEAMS IS INOPERATIVE - CHINA ONLY

B1 DETERMINE IF ONE OR BOTH LOW BEAMS ARE INOPERATIVE

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

Are both low beams inoperative?

Yes

GO to B2

No

VERIFY the BJB fuse 33 (20A) ( LH headlamp) or 35 (20A) ( RH headlamp) is OK. If OK, GO to B3 If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams manual to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. After the repair: If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present, TEST the system for normal operation. If DTC U1000:00 is present, CLEAR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and REPEAT the self-test (required to enable the lamp output driver if DTC U1000:00 is present).

If DTC U3000:49 is present, Click here to access Guided Routine (BCM).

B2 CHECK THE HEADLAMP RELAYS GROUND CIRCUIT

Ignition OFF. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position. Disconnect: LH Headlamp Relay. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

LH Headlamp Relay Socket Pin 3

LH Headlamp Relay Socket Pin 2

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to B12

No

REPAIR the circuit.

B3 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEADLAMP RELAY

Ignition OFF. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position. Disconnect: LH Headlamp Relay or RH Headlamp Relay. Ignition ON. Place the headlamp switch in the HEADLAMPS position. Measure:

Click to display connectors

LH Headlamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

Source reference 5631

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