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Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination - Vehicles Built From: 10-2005 > < 412-04 Control Components|Specifications
Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination - Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination—Vehicles Built Up To: 10/2005 Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Diagnosis and Testing

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 413-00, for schematic and connector information.

Inspection and Verification

  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)
Light emitting diode(s) LED(s)
Bulb(s)
Switch(es)
Instrument cluster
Audio unit
Navigation system display
Climate control assembly
Digital versatile disc (DVD) player
Selector lever
Gearshift lever
  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 cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
The control illumination is inoperative
*
Fuse.
*
Headlamp switch.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test A.
The Instrument cluster illumination is inoperative
*
Circuit(s).
*
Instrument cluster.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test B.
The climate control/integrated control panel illumination is inoperative - vehicles without air conditioning (A/C)
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Climate control assembly.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test C.
The climate control/integrated control panel illumination is inoperative - vehicles with A/C
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Climate control assembly.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test D.
The audio unit illumination is inoperative
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Audio unit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test E.
The hazard lamp switch illumination is inoperative
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Hazard lamp switch.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test F.
The multifunction switch assembly illumination is inoperative (air bag deactivation warning, stability assist, front window defrost or rear window defrost)
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Multifunction switch assembly.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test G.
The navigation system display module illumination is inoperative
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Navigation System Display Module.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test H.
The selector lever illumination is inoperative - vehicles with 4-speed automatic transaxle (AW81-40LE)
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Selector lever.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test I.
The gearshift lever illumination is inoperative - vehicles with automated gearshift
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Gearshift lever.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test J.
The DVD player illumination is inoperative
*
Fuse(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
DVD player.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test K.

Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST A : THE CONTROL ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE PARKING LAMPS
1
Place the side lamps in the ON position.

Does the parking lamps and license plate lamps illuminate?
Yes
INSTALL a new headlamp switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
Diagnose the exterior lighting system.
REFER to: Parking, Rear and License Plate Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).
TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST B : THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Instrument Cluster C332.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster C332 pin 15, circuit 29S-LK19 (OG/BU), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LK19 (OG/BU). TEST the system for normal operation.
B2: CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between instrument the instrument cluster C332 pin 18, circuit 31-GG11 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms
Yes
INSTALL a new instrument cluster.
REFER to: Instrument Cluster - Vehicles Built Up To: 10/2005 (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-GG11 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST C : THE CLIMATE CONTROL/INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1: CHECK THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly Illumination C620.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly illumination C620 pin 1, circuit 29S-LH27 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LH27 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
C2: CHECK THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between climate control assembly illumination C620 pin 2, circuit 31-LH27 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly - Vehicles Built From: 10/2005 (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-LH27 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST D : THE CLIMATE CONTROL/INTEGRATED CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES WITH A/C

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
D1: CHECK THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly C302.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly C302 pin 8, circuit 29S-LH27 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LH27 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
D2: CHECK THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between climate control assembly C302 pin 10, circuit 31-LH27 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly - Vehicles Built From: 10/2005 (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-LH27 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST E : THE AUDIO UNIT ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
E1: CHECK THE AUDIO UNIT ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Audio Unit C344.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the audio unit C344 pin 3, circuit 29S-LK34 (OG/BK) or vehicles with cellular phone, circuit 29S-LK34 (VT/YE), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LK34 (OG/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
E2: CHECK THE AUDIO UNIT ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the audio unit C344 pin 4, circuit 31-LK34 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new audio unit.
REFER to: Audio Unit - Vehicles Built Up To: 10/2005 (415-01 Audio Unit, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-LK34 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST F : THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
F1: CHECK THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Hazard Lamp Switch C321.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the hazard lamp switch C321 pin 6, circuit 29S-LH54 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LH54 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
F2: CHECK THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the hazard lamp switch C321 pin 5, circuit 31-LG8 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new hazard lamp switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-LG8 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST G : THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE (AIR BAG DEACTIVATION WARNING, STABILITY ASSIST, FRONT WINDOW DEFROST OR REAR WINDOW DEFROST)

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
G1: CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Multifunction Switch Assembly C714.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the multifunction switch assembly C714 pin 12, circuit 29S-DK1 (OG/YE), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-DK1 (OG/YE). TEST the system for normal operation.
G2: CHECK THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the multifunction switch assembly C714 pin 9, circuit 31-DK1 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new multifunction switch assembly. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-DK1 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST H : THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAY MODULE ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
H1: CHECK THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAY MODULE ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Navigation System Display Module C717.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the navigation system display module C717 pin 6, circuit 29S-LK34 (OG/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LK34 (OG/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
H2: CHECK THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAY MODULE ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the navigation system display module C717 pin 8, circuit 91-MD15 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new navigation system display module. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 91-MD15 (BK/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST I : THE SELECTOR LEVER ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (AW81-40LE)

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
I1: CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Selector Lever C426.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the selector lever C426 pin 4, circuit 29S-LK21 (OG/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LK21 (OG/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
I2: CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the selector lever C426 pin 1, circuit 31-TA35 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new selector lever.
REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly (307-05 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (AW81-40), Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-TA35 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST J : THE GEARSHIFT LEVER ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATED GEARSHIFT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
J1: CHECK THE GEARSHIFT LEVER ILLUMINATION FOR POWER
1
Disconnect Gearshift Lever C679.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the gearshift lever C679 pin 11, circuit 29S-LK21 (OG/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LK21 (OG/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
J2: CHECK THE GEARSHIFT LEVER ILLUMINATION FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the gearshift lever C679 pin 12, circuit 91-TA35 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new gearshift lever.
REFER to: Gearshift Lever (308-06 Manual Transmission/Transaxle External Controls, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 91-TA35 (BK/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST K : THE DVD PLAYER ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
K1: CHECK THE DVD PLAYER ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT FOR POWER
1
Disconnect DVD Player C437.
2
Turn the headlamp switch to the ON position.

3
Measure the voltage between the DVD player C437 pin 15, circuit 29S-LK17 (OG/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29S-LK17 (OG-BK). Test the system for normal operation.
K2: CHECK THE DVD PLAYER ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT FOR GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the DVD player C437 pin 16, 31-LK17 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 1 ohm?
Yes
INSTALL a new DVD player. Test the system for normal operation.
No
Repair the circuit(s) 31-LK17 (BK). Test the system for normal operation.

Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination - Vehicles Built From: 10-2005 > < 412-04 Control Components|Specifications