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
Actuate fog lamp switch to the ON position.
Gain access to the fog lamp switch connector. Disconnect the fog lamp switch .
Using a test lamp connected to a known good ground, connect other end to Circuit 13 (R/BK) at fog lamp switch connector.
Did test lamp illuminate?
Yes
GO to
EA2
.
No
SERVICE Circuit 13 (R/BK) for open circuit. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
EA2 CHECK FOG LAMP SWITCH GROUND
Using an ohmmeter connected to a known good ground, connect second lead to Circuit 57 (BK) Pin 3 at fog lamp switch connector. Measure resistance.
Is resistance 5 ohms or less?
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.