MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Headlamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,646 / 6,619HTML edition
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Description

Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC

B143E:11

Headlamp Switch Input: Circuit Short to Ground

A continuous memory DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground on the headlamp switch input circuits.

B1447:11

Parklamp On Switch Input: Circuit Short to Ground

An on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground on the parklamps on input circuit.

B1D00:15 Left Low Beam: Circuit Short

to Battery or Open

A continuous memory and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage from the LH low beam output circuit.

B1D01:15 Right Low Beam: Circuit Short

to Battery or Open

A continuous memory and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage from the RH low beam output circuit.

Possible Sources

Wiring, terminals or connectors Headlamp switch BCM

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

Inspect the headlamp switch for damage.

PINPOINT TEST E : ONE OR BOTH LOW BEAMS ARE ON CONTINUOUSLY - CHINA ONLY

E1 CHECK LOW BEAMS OPERATION

Ignition ON. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position. Observe the operation of the LH and RH low beam.

Are both low beams illuminated?

Yes

GO to E2

No

GO to E7

E2 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 E3

No

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

E3 CHECK THE HEADLAMP SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C205-4

Ground

Source reference 5646

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