MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Stoplamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,698 / 6,619HTML edition
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DTC

Description

Fault Trigger Conditions

corrected before a new BCM or BCMB is installed. ADDRESS all other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) first. After the cause of the concern is

corrected, Click here to access Guided Routine (BCM). or INSTALL a new BCMB. REFER to: Body Control Module B (BCMB) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation).

Possible Sources

Wiring, terminals or connectors Rear lamp assembly High mounted stoplamp BCM BCMB

PINPOINT TEST B : ONE OR MORE STOPLAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE OR ALWAYS ON - EXCEPT

CHINA

B1 CHECK STOPLAMPS OPERATION

Ignition ON. Without applying the brake pedal and observe the rear and high mounted stoplamps.

Are any stoplamps illuminated?

Yes

If all the stoplamps are illuminated, GO to Pinpoint Test D For the high mounted stoplamp, GO to B8 For an individual inner, middle or outer rear stoplamp, GO to B9

No

GO to B2

B2 IDENTIFY THE INOPERATIVE STOPLAMP

Apply the brake pedal and observe the rear and high mounted stoplamps.

Is only an individual stoplamp inoperative?

Yes

For the high mounted stoplamp, GO to B3 For an individual inner, middle or outer rear stoplamp, GO to B10

No

For all LH or RH inner, middle and outer rear stoplamps, GO to B13 If all stoplamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A

B3 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: High Mounted Stoplamp C475. Ignition ON. While applying the brake pedal, measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C475-1

Ground

Source reference 5698

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