MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Headlamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,640 / 6,619HTML edition
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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 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 C5

C5 CHECK THE HIGH BEAM 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

C1021-12

Ground

Click to display connectors

RH Headlamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C1041-12

Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

GO to C6

No

REPAIR the circuit. 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).

C6 CHECK THE HIGH BEAM SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Click to display connectors

LH Headlamp (Except China)

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C1021-12

C2280G-11

Source reference 5640

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