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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

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Wiring, terminals or connectors

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Stoplamp switch

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SJB

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PCM

PINPOINT TEST L: THE STOPLAMPS ARE ON CONTINUOUSLY

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L1 DETERMINE IF ALL THE STOPLAMPS ARE ILLUMINATED

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Ignition OFF.

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Observe the stoplamps with the brake pedal released.

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Are all of the stoplamps illuminated?

Yes

GO to L2.

No

GO to L6.

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L2 CHECK THE STOPLAMP SWITCH

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Disconnect: Stoplamp Switch C278.

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Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate?

Yes

GO to L3.

No

INSTALL a new stoplamp switch. REFER to Stoplamp Switch  See: Brake Light Switch/Service and Repair. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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L3 CHECK THE PCM

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Disconnect: PCM C175b.

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Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate?

Yes

GO to L4.

No

GO to L8.

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L4 CHECK CIRCUIT CCB08 (VT/WH) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

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Disconnect: SJB C2280a.

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Do the stoplamps continue to illuminate?

Yes

For Fusion, GO to L5.

For Milan or MKZ, GO to L7.

No

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