Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
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J1 DETERMINE THE INOPERATIVE STOPLAMP
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Ignition OFF.
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Apply the brake pedal and observe the stoplamps.
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Are all the stoplamps inoperative?
Yes
Go To Pinpoint Test I. See: Pinpoint Test I: All The Stoplamps Are Inoperative
No
For the high mounted stoplamp, GO to J2.
For Taurus or Taurus X, if both sides (LH and RH rear stoplamps) are inoperative, VERIFY the SJB fuse 6 (20A) is OK. If OK, GO to J4. If not OK,
REFER to the Wiring Diagrams to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
For Taurus or Taurus X, if only one side (the LH or RH rear stoplamp) is inoperative, GO to J5.
For Sable, GO to J12.
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J2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP
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Disconnect: High Mounted Stoplamp.
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While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the high mounted stoplamp, harness side and ground as follows:
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Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to J3
No
REPAIR circuit CCB08 (VT/WH) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
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J3 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HIGH MOUNTED STOPLAMP USING THE CONNECTOR GROUND
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While applying the brake pedal, measure the voltage between the high mounted stoplamp, harness side and ground as follows:
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Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new high mounted stoplamp. REFER to High Mounted Stoplamp See: Center Mounted Brake Lamp/Service and Repair. TEST the system