FORD FESTIVA 1991 User Guide

Fig. 2: Locating Fuse Panel

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Fig. 3: Identifying Fuse Panel Components

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Fig. 4: Locating Ground G201

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SYSTEM TESTS
POW ER REAR VIEW MIRROR
RM1: Check Remote Control Mirror
Check the operation of the remote control mirrors in all switch positions. If remote control mirror not working at all, go to next step. If one or
more, but not all, switches not working, go to RM7: Check Remote Control Mirror Switch
.
RM2: Check Related Systems
Check the radio and cigar lighter. Do they work? If yes, go to step RM5: Check Remote Control Mirror Supply . If no, go to next step.
RM3: Check Cigar Fuse
Check the 15 amp CIGAR fuse. Is fuse OK? If yes, go to next step. If no, replace the 15 amp CIGAR fuse.
RM4: Check ACC Supply
Ignition switch in the ACC position. Check for 12 volts on the Blue/Red wire wire at the ignition switch. See Fig. 5 Is there 12 volts? If yes,
repair the Blue/Red wire between the CIGAR fuse and ignition switch. If no, repair or replace the ignition switch, White wire from the ignition
switch to the main fuse box, or the MAIN fuse as required.
NOTE:If the fuse blows again, check for shorts to ground in the Blue/Yellow wires. Repair the Blue/Yellow
wires as needed.
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Fig. 5: Checking ACC Supply

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RM5: Check Remote Control Mirror Supply
Check for 12 volts on the Blue/Yellow wire at the remote control mirror switch. See Fig. 6 . Is there 12 volts? If yes, see RM6: Check
Remote Control Mirror Ground . If no, repair the Blue/Yellow wire between the CIGAR fuse and remote control mirror switch.

Fig. 6: Checking Remote Control Mirror Power Supply

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RM6: Check Remote Control Mirror Ground
Check for continuity between ground and the Black wire at the remote control mirror switch. Is there continuity? If yes, replace the remote
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control mirror switch. See REMOTE MIRROR SW ITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If no, repair the Black wire between the
remote control mirror switch and ground.
RM7: Check Remote Control Mirror Switch
Access the remote control mirror switch. Check for voltages at the remote control mirror switch as shown. See Fig. 7 . Do all the switch
positions check out OK? If yes, see RM8: Check Wire Power . If no, replace the remote control mirror switch. See REMOTE MIRROR
SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

Fig. 7: Identifying Remote Control Mirror Switch Terminals & Switch Positions

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RM8: Check Wire Power
Check for voltages at the remote control mirror motors as shown. See Fig. 8 . Do all the switch positions check out OK? If yes, replace the
remote control mirror in question. See POW ER REAR VIEW MIRROR
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If no, repair the wire(s) in
question from the mirror(s) to the mirror switch.

Fig. 8: Checking Power Mirror Switch Voltage

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
POW ER REAR VIEW MIRROR
Removal
1. Remove the interior trim cover attaching screw and trim cover. See Fig. 9 .
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2. Disconnect the wiring at the mirror.
3. Remove the attaching screws and the mirror.
4. Remove the seal from the mirror. See Fig. 9
.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig. 9: Removing & Installing Power Rear View Mirror

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REMOTE MIRROR SWITCH
Removal
1. Remove the left radio speaker grille by carefully prying it up with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the four speaker attaching screws and the radio speaker. See Fig. 10
.
3. Using a screwdriver, pry at the bottom of the switch casing to loosen the remote mirror switch. See Fig. 11
. To prevent marring the
instrument panel, place a pad or clean rag between the blade and the instrument panel.
4. Reach through the speaker opening and disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the remote mirror switch.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fig. 10: Identifying Radio Speaker Attaching Screws

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Fig. 11: Removing Remote Mirror Switch

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
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Fig. 12: Power Mirror Wiring Diagram

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ST EERING COLUMN SWIT CHES
1991 ACCESSORIES & SAFET Y EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Co. Steering Colum n Switches
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM
To disable SRS, disconnect battery cable. Unplug back-up power supply 3-way harness connector. System is now disabled. Back-up power
supply is mounted to inside of instrument panel, left of glove box opening. Glove box door must be opened past its stops and lowered toward
floor to access back-up power supply.
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
To activate SRS, reconnect back-up power supply connector and negative battery cable. From passenger's side of vehicle, turn ignition switch
to RUN position. System is now activated. Check AIR BAG light to ensure system is functioning properly.
TESTING
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Capri
1. Remove steering column covers to access turn signal/hazard switch connectors. Turn ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light, ensure
battery voltage is present at Green/Red and Green/Yellow wires at turn signal/hazard switch connectors. If battery voltage is not present,
check METER and HAZARD fuses. Also check hazard and turn signal flasher units and replace as necessary.
2. If battery voltage is present at Green/Red and Green/Yellow wires, place turn signal switch in RIGHT position. Check both Green/White
wires at switch connector. Test light should flash on and off in constant cycles.
3. Place turn signal switch in LEFT position. Check both Green/Black wires at switch connector. Test light should flash on and off in
constant cycles. If turn signal/hazard switch does not function as specified, replace switch.
Festiva
1. Remove steering column covers to access turn signal/hazard switch connectors. Turn ignition on. Using a 12-volt test light, ensure
battery voltage is present at White/Black and Black/Yellow wires at hazard and turn signal switch connectors. If battery voltage is not
present, check METER and HAZARD fuses.
2. If battery voltage is present at White/Black and Black/Yellow wires, place turn signal/hazard switch in RIGHT position. Check
Green/Black wire at switch connector. Test light should flash on and off in constant cycles.
3. Place turn signal/hazard switch in LEFT position. Check Green/White wire at switch connector. Test light should flash on and off in
constant cycles. If turn signal/hazard switch does not function as specified, replace switch.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Capri
1. Remove instrument panel bezel to access switch connector. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Disconnect switch electrical connector. Measure voltage between Red and Red/White wires of headlight switch vehicle harness and
ground. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, check HEAD and MAIN fuses and Red and
Red/White wires between switch and fuse block.
2. Press headlight switch to first position. Using a self powered test light or ohmmeter, check continuity between switch terminals which
correspond to Red and Red/Green wires of vehicle harness connector. Continuity should not exist. If continuity exists, replace switch.
3. Press headlight switch to second position. Check continuity between switch terminals which correspond with the Red and Red/Green
wires of vehicle harness connector. Continuity should exist. If switch does not function as described, replace headlight switch. If swit ch
functions as described but headlights do not work, go to next step.
4. Remove steering column covers to access Flash-To-Pass switch connector. Using a 12-volt test light or voltmeter, place switch in
position indicated in table and check voltage between indicated wire terminals and ground. See FLASH-TO-PASS SWITCH TEST
(CAPRI) table. If switch does not function as indicated, replace switch.
FLASH-TO-PASS SWITCH TEST (CAPRI) CAUTION: On Capri m odels with Supplem ental Restraint System (SRS), observe safety precautions. T he air bag
system is powered directly from the battery and back-up power supply. Before any repairs are
perform ed, disconnect and shield battery ground cable. Disconnect the back-up power supply and wait
at least 15 m inutes BEFORE servicing ANY air bag com ponent. Use caution when working near steering
colum n. Air bag could accidentally deploy at any tim e.
NOTE:T he following disabling sequence is ONLY for com ponent replacem ent purposes.
Switch PositionWire ColorVoltage
Off
Headlights OffREDBattery
"All other wires0
Headlights OnRED, RED/GRN,
RED/BLKBattery
"All other wires0
On
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Festiva
Disconnect headlight switch. Using an ohmmeter, place switch in position indicated in table and check continuity between switch terminals
that correspond to wire colors listed. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (FESTIVA) table. If switch does not function
indicated, replace switch.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (FESTIVA)
IGNITION SWITCH
Capri
Remove lower steering column cover to gain access to ignition switch electrical connector. Connect a self-powered test light or ohmmeter
between blade terminals indicated in table. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (CAPRI) table. Continuity should not exist between any
blade terminal and chassis ground in any switch position except proof circuit (162/997) in START position. See Fig. 1
.
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (CAPRI)

Fig. 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Terminals (Capri)

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Festiva
Remove lower steering column cover to gain access to ignition switch electrical connector. Using a self-powered test light or ohmmeter, ensure
continuity exists between terminals listed in table at specified switch positions. If switch does not test as specified, replace ignition switch. See
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (FESTIVA) table. See Fig. 2
.
IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (FESTIVA)
Headlights OffRED, RED/WHTBattery
"All other wires0
Headlights OnRED, RED/GRN,
RED/WHTBattery
"All other wires0
Switch PositionWire ColorContinuity
FlashRED/BLK to BLKYes
LowWHT to RED/BLKYes
HighWHT to RED/WHTYes
1RED/YEL to BLKYes
2RED/BLK to BLKYes
OffBLK to AllNo
Switch PositionContinuity Should Exist Only Between
ACC37, 297
LOCKNo Continuity
OFFNo Continuity
RUN37, 16, 687, 297
START977, 162 (Chassis Ground), 37, 32, 262
NOTE: Circuit pairs 37, 687 and 297 are connected together inside ignition switch.
TerminalPositionContinuity
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Fig. 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Terminals (Festiva)

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WIPER SWITCH
For testing information on wiper switch, see appropriate WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIP
Section.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
Removal (Capri)
1. Disable SRS. See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. From rear of steering wheel, remove 4
retaining nuts and washers securing air bag module to steering wheel. Disconnect air bag module-to-clockspring connector.
2. Remove air bag module and place out of the way, with pad facing upward. Disconnect horn and speed control wire harness connectors
(if equipped) from steering wheel. Scribe reference mark on steering shaft and steering wheel hub for reassembly. Loosen steering wheel
retaining bolt 4-6 turns.
"A" (WHT) - "E" (BLU/RED)OFFNo
"ACCYes
"ONYes
"STARTNo
"A" (WHT) - "D" (BLK/RED)OFFNo
"ACCNo
"ONYes
"STARTNo
"A" (WHT) - "C" (BLK/WHT)OFFNo
"ACCNo
"ONYes
"STARTYes
"A" (WHT) - "B" (BLK/BLU)OFFNo
"ACCNo
"ONNo
"STARTYes
CAUTION: On Capri m odels with Supplem ental Restraint System (SRS), observe safety precautions. T he air bag
system is powered directly from the battery and back-up power supply. Before any repairs are
perform ed, disconnect and shield battery ground cable. Disconnect the back-up power supply and wait
at least 15 m inutes BEFORE servicing ANY air bag com ponent. Use caution when working near steering
colum n. Air bag could accidentally deploy at any tim e.
CAUT ION: When rem oving steering wheel, DO NOT use a knock-off type steering wheel puller, or strike the
steering wheel or shaft with a ham m er. A sudden im pact could dam age bearing, or collapse the
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