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PINPOINT TEST N : One Or More Stoplamps Are Inoperative

  1. N1 DETERMINE THE INOPERATIVE STOPLAMP

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Apply the brake pedal and observe the stoplamps.

    Are all the stoplamps inoperative? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test M .
    No  For the high mounted stoplamp, GO to  N2. For a rear stoplamp, GO to  N4.
  2. N2 CHECK THE HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: High Mounted Stoplamp.
    • While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C475-1
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  N3.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  3. N3 CHECK THE HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C475-1
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C475-2

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new high mounted stoplamp. Refer to High Mounted Stoplamp .
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  4. N4 CHECK THE REAR LAMP VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: Inoperative Rear Lamp.
    • While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Rear Lamp-Left C414-5
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Rear Lamp-Right C417-5
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  N5.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  5. N5 CHECK THE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • While applying the brake pedal, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Rear Lamp-Left C414-5
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Rear Lamp-Left C414-1
      Rear Lamp-Right C417-5
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Rear Lamp-Right C417-1

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  N6.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  6. N6 CHECK THE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY JUMPER HARNESS

    • Inspect the rear lamp jumper harness for an open.

    Is the rear lamp jumper harness OK? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new rear lamp assembly. Refer to Rear Lamp Assembly .
    No  REPAIR or INSTALL a new rear lamp jumper harness.