Section 17-01: Lighting, Exterior
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Pinpoint Test—Fog Lamps

  

PINPOINT TEST EA: FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE

 

EA1 CHECK SUPPLY TO FOG LAMP SWITCH

Yes
GO to EA2.

No
SERVICE Circuit 13 (R/BK) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA2 CHECK FOG LAMP SWITCH GROUND

Yes
GO to EA3.

No
SERVICE Circuit 57 (BK) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA3 CHECK SWITCH OUTPUT TO RELAY

  • Reconnect fog lamp switch .
  • Actuate fog lamp switch to the ON position.
  • Using a test lamp connected to ground, check Circuit 275 (Y) Pin 2 at fog lamp switch .
  • Did test lamp illuminate?
Yes
GO to EA4.

No
REPLACE damaged fog lamp switch . RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA4 CHECK FOG LAMP SWITCH INPUT AT RELAY

  • Gain access to fog lamp relay at power distribution box and harness .
  • Using a test lamp connected to a known good ground, check Circuit 275 (Y) seat regulator control switch .
  • Did test lamp illuminate?
Yes
GO to EA5.

No
SERVICE Circuit 275 (Y) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA5 CHECK BATTERY SUPPLY TO RELAY

  • Using test lamp check Circuit 477 (LB/BK) at relay connector.
  • Did test lamp illuminate?
Yes
GO to EA6.

No
SERVICE Circuit 477 (LB/BK) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA6 CHECK FOG LAMPS RELAY GROUND

  • Using an ohmmeter connected to a known good ground, connect second lead to Circuit 57 (BK) at relay connector. Measure resistance.
  • Is resistance 5 ohms or less?
Yes
GO to EA7.

No
SERVICE Circuit 57 (BK) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA7 CHECK RELAY OUTPUT TO FOG LAMPS

  • Actuate fog lamp switch to the ON position.
  • Using a test lamp, check Circuit 478 (T/O) for voltage.
  • Did test lamp illuminate?
Yes
GO to EA8.

No
REPLACE fog lamp relay . RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA8 CHECK SUPPLY AT FOG LAMPS

  • Gain access to fog lamp connectors. Disconnect fog lamps .
  • Using test lamp, check Circuit 478 (T/O) for voltage.
  • Did test lamp illuminate?
Yes
GO to EA9.

No
SERVICE Circuit 478 (T/O) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

 

EA9 CHECK FOG LAMPS GROUND

  • Using an ohmmeter connected to a known good ground, connect second lead to Circuit 57 (BK) at fog lamp connector. Measure resistance.
  • Is resistance 5 ohms or less?
Yes
REPLACE fog lamp (s). RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.

No
SERVICE Circuit 57 (BK) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.