FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Reversing Lamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell
93 , Backup Lamps for schematic and connector information.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the reversing lamps.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage; refer to the following chart:
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart SECTION 417-
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Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Damaged digital transmission range (DTR)
sensor (automatic transmission [A/T])
z Damaged reversing lamp switch (manual
transmission [M/T]) z
Blown central junction box (CJB)
Fuse 11 (15A)
z Damaged wiring harness
z Loose or corroded connections
z Damaged reversing lamp
z Damaged DTR sensor (automatic
transmission [A/T])
z Damaged reversing lamp switch
(manual transmission [M/T])
Symptom Chart Condition
Possible Sources Action
z The reversing lamps are
inoperative z
CJB Fuse 11 (15A).
z Bulbs.
z Circuitry.
z DTR sensor (A/T).
z Reversing lamp
switch (M/T). z
GO to Pinpoint Test R . Klj . 1 ba
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST R: THE REVERSING LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE z
The individual reversing lamp
is inoperative z
Bulb.
z Circuitry. z
GO to Pinpoint Test S .
z The reversing lamps are on
continuously z
Circuitry.
z DTR sensor (A/T).
z Reversing lamp
switch (M/T). z
GO to Pinpoint Test T .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
R1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE DTR SENSOR (A/T) OR
THE REVERSING LAMP SWITCH (M/T) z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: DTR Sensor C167 (A/T).
z Disconnect: Reversing Lamp Switch C169 (M/T).
z Key in ON position.
z If equipped with A/T, measure the voltage between DTR
sensor C167 Pin 9, Circuit 1087 (OG), harness side and
ground.
z If equipped with M/T, measure the voltage between
reversing lamp switch C169, Circuit 1087 (OG), harness
side and ground.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
R2 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the
system for normal operation. R2 CHECK CIRCUIT 140 (BK/PK) FOR OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z If equipped with A/T, measure the resistance between
DTR sensor C167 Pin 11, Circuit 140 (BK/PK), harness
side and ground. Yes
INSTALL a new DTR sensor
(A/T) or reversing lamp switch
(M/T); REFER to
Section 307 -
01 ,
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B . TEST the Klj . 2 ba
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PINPOINT TEST S: THE INDIVIDUAL REVERSING LAMP IS
INOPERATIVE z
If equipped with M/T, measure the resistance between
reversing lamp switch C169, Circuit 140 (BK/PK), harness
side and ground.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? system for normal operation.
No
GO to
R3 .
R3 CHECK REVERSING LAMPS GROUND
z
Disconnect: Inoperative Reversing Lamp.
z Measure the resistance between LH reversing lamp C451,
Circuit 1205 (BK), or RH reversing lamp C461, Circuit
1205 (BK), harness side and ground.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
REPAIR Circuit 140 (BK/PK)
for open. TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the
system for normal operation.
Test Step Result / Action to
Take S1 CHECK REVERSING LAMPS GROUND
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Inoperative Reversing Lamp.
z Measure the resistance between LH reversing lamp C451, Circuit
1205 (BK), or RH reversing lamp C461, Circuit 1205 (BK),
harness side and ground. Yes
REPAIR Circuit 140
(BK/PK) for open.
TEST the system for
normal operation. Klj . 3 ba
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PINPOINT TEST T: THE REVERSING LAMPS ARE ON
CONTINUOUSLY z
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? No
REPAIR the circuit.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
T1 CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE
DTR SENSOR (A/T) OR THE
REVERSING LAMP SWITCH (M/T) z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: DTR Sensor C167
(A/T).
z Disconnect: Reversing Lamp Switch
C169 (M/T).
z Set the parking brake.
z Key in ON position.
z Select REVERSE.
z Are the reversing lamps
illuminated? Yes
REPAIR Circuit 140 (BK/PK) for short to battery.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new DTR sensor (A/T) or reversing lamp
switch (M/T); REFER to
Section 307 - 01 ,
Section 308 - 03A , or
Section 308 - 03B . TEST the system for
normal operation. Klj . 4 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Headlamp Adjustment
Headlamp Aiming
1. The headlamp aiming procedure depends on the type of beam pattern the headlamp is equipped with. Vehicles may come equipped with visual optical right (VOR), visual optical left
(VOL), or SAE only (includes sealed beam type) headlamps. To identify the headlamp beam
pattern, look on the headlamp lens. Molded in small letters on the headlamp lens is one of the
following:
zSAE
z VOR or SAE
z VOL or SAE
2. Once the headlamp beam pattern is identified, aim the headlamps using one of the following methods as applicable.
zPhotometric aimers can aim SAE, VOR and VOL type headlamps. This is the preferred
method of headlamp aiming.
z Visual or screen method aiming can be used to aim SAE, VOR and VOL type
headlamps.
z Mechanical aimers can be used only with SAE type headlamps. Lamps that can be
aimed mechanically will have three nibs molded into the lens of the lamp.
Photometric Aiming 1. For the photometric aiming procedure, refer to the appropriate photometric headlamp aimer instruction manual.
Screen Method Aiming
All headlamp types
NOTE: Horizontal aim is not necessary for VOR or VOL headlamps.
NOTE: Consult your state vehicle inspection manual for recommended tolerance ranges for visual
aiming.
NOTE: The sight shield may need to be positioned or removed for access to the adjusters.
1. Before starting headlamp adjustment: zCheck the tire inflation.
z Check that no other load is in the vehicle other than a half tank of fuel.
z Check that the headlamps are clean.
z Check for correct headlamp operation.
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Check that the vehicle is on level ground.
z If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, make sure that the switch is on.
2. NOTE: The vertical wall or screen must be a minimum of 2.4 meters (8 feet) wide.
Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from the vertical wall or
screen directly in front of it.
3. NOTE: The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 mm (0.12 in) circle on the headlamp lens.
Mark a horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen. 1. Measure the center of the headlamp height to ground and record.
2. Make a 2.4 meter (8 foot) horizontal mark (masking tape) on the vertical wall or screen at the same distance from the ground as previously recorded.
4. NOTE: This procedure should be done in a dark environment to effectively see the headlamp
beam pattern.
Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood.
5. NOTE: For SAE type headlamps, the appearance of the beam pattern may vary between
vehicles.
On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern. Place the top edge of
the high intensity zone even with the horizontal reference line.
VOR type headlamps 6. NOTE: The appearance of the VOR beam pattern may vary between vehicles.
Identify at the top edge of this high intensity area a distinct horizontal cutoff in the beam pattern.
If the top edge of this cutoff is not even with the horizontal reference line, the headlamp beam will need to be adjusted. Klj . 2 ba
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VOL type headlamps
7. For VOL type headlamps, there will be a distinct cutoff in the left portion of the beam pattern. The edge of this cutoff should be positioned 50.2 mm (2 in) below the horizontal reference line.
1. Horizontal reference line.
2. Top edge of the beam pattern.
3. High intensity zone.
Mechanical Aiming 1. For the mechanical aiming procedure, refer to the appropriate mechanical headlamp aimer instruction manual. Klj . 3 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Bulb —
Headlamp
Removal
WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the
glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Grasp
the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement
bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may effect headlamp bulb
performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector.
Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. For additional information, refer to Lamp Assembly —
Headlamp .
2. Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb and retainer. zGrasp the headlamp bulb by its base and remove the bulb.
Installation 1. WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if
the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its
base. Grasp the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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