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417-04 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) > < Interior Lighting - Vehicles Built From: 01-1999
Interior Lighting - Interior Lighting—Vehicles Built Up To: 01/1999 Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Diagnosis and Testing

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 417-02, for schematic and connector information.

Inspection and Verification – All Vehicles

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Electrical
Fuse(s)
Wiring harness
Electrical connector(s)
Bulb(s)
Lamp(s)
Switch(es)
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
The interior lamps are inoperative
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Circuit(s).
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Interior lamp.
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Bulb(s).
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GO to Pinpoint Test A. .
The interior lamps stay on continuously
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Interior lamps.
*
INSTALL a new interior lamp. Test the lamp for normal operation.
The interior lamp does not turn on with one door open
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Circuit(s).
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Switch(es).
*
GO to Pinpoint Test B. .
Illuminated entry does not fade-out
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Circuit(s).
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Entry illumination delay relay.
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REPLACE the entry illumination delay relay.
The luggage compartment lamp is inoperative.
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Luggage compartment lamp.
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Circuit(s).
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Tailgate contact plate switch.
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Bulb.
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GO to Pinpoint Test C. .

Pinpoint Tests

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.

PINPOINT TEST A : THE INTERIOR LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK CIRCUIT 29-LC7 FOR OPEN
1
Disconnect Interior lamp C27b.

2
Measure the voltage between C27b pin 1, circuit 29-LC7 (OG/BU), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new interior lamp. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST B : THE INTERIOR LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON WITH ONE DOOR OPEN

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK CIRCUITS 31S-LC29, 31S-LC30, 31S-LC32 AND 31S-LC33 FOR OPEN
1
Disconnect Entry illumination delay relay C76.
2
Disconnect the inoperative door ajar switch electrical connector.
  • C26 - drivers side door.
  • C55 - passenger side door.
  • C127 - drivers side rear door.
  • C125 - passenger side rear door.

3
Measure the resistance between the entry illumination delay relay C76, circuit 31S-LC4 (BK/BU), harness side and the inoperative door ajar switch electrical connector.
  • C26 pin 1, circuit 31S-LC29 (BK/RD).
  • C55 pin 1, circuit 31S-LC29 (BK/RD).
  • C127 pin 1, circuit 31S-LC32 (BK/OG).
  • C125 pin 1, circuit 31S-LC33 (BK/OG).

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new door ajar switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR the inoperative circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST C : THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP IS INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1: CHECK THE THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1
Open the tailgate.
2
Disconnect Luggage compartment lamp C70.

3
Measure the voltage between the luggage compartment lamp C70 pin 1, circuit 29-LB25 (OG/BU), harness side and C70 pin 2, circuit 31S-LB26 (BK/OG), harness side.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new luggage compartment lamp. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
C2: CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP
1
Measure the voltage between the luggage compartment lamp C70 pin 1, circuit 29-LB25 (OG/BU), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-LB25 (OG/BU). TEST the system for normal operation.
C3: CHECK CIRCUIT 31-LB26 (BK) FOR OPEN
1
Disconnect Tailgate contact plate C312c.

2
Measure the resistance between tailgate contact plate C312c pin 2, circuit 31-LB26 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 31-LB26 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
C4: CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-LB26 (BK/OG) FOR OPEN

1
Measure the resistance between the tailgate contact plate C312c pin 1, circuit 31S-LB26 (BK/OG), and the luggage compartment lamp C70 pin 2, circuit 31S-LB26 (BK/OG), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new tailgate contact plate switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

417-04 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) > < Interior Lighting - Vehicles Built From: 01-1999