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PINPOINT TEST F : One Or More Switch Or Component Illumination Is Inoperative

  1. F1 CHECK THE BACKLIGHTING VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Inoperative Illumination Source.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the parking lamps on position.
    • Using the instrument panel dimmer switch, change the dimmable backlighting to its brightest setting.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Start-Stop Switch C2195-5
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Active Park Assist Switch (Center Stack Switch Assembly) C2114-6
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Auxiliary Climate Control Assembly C3198B-19
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Center Console Finish Panel Lamp C3398-6
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Left Door Lock Switch (without memory) C505-4
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Left Door Lock Switch (with memory) C541-2
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      Right Door Lock Switch C605-1
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  For a door lock control switch, INSTALL a new door lock control switch. REFER to Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems With Intelligent Access (IA) . For all other components, GO to  F2.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  2. F2 CHECK THE BACKLIGHTING GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      Start-Stop Switch C2195-5
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C2195-3
      Active Park Assist Switch (Center Stack Switch Assembly) C2114-6
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C2114-1
      Auxiliary Climate Control Assembly C3198B-19
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C3198B-11
      Center Console Finish Panel C3398-6
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C3398-4

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new component in question.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.