F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
License Plate Lamp: Testing and Inspection
Flow of Diagnosis
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the parking lamps.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical
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Damaged multi-function switch
^
Damaged headlamp switch
Electrical
^
Blown fuse
^
Damaged wiring harness
^
Loose or corroded connections
^
Damaged parking lamp relay
^
Damaged parking, rear or license lamp
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the parking lamps.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical
^
Damaged multi-function switch
^
Damaged headlamp switch
Electrical
^
Blown fuse
^
Damaged wiring harness
^
Loose or corroded connections
^
Damaged parking lamp relay
^
Damaged parking, rear or license lamp
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
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