Fog lights (vehicles up to 08.2001) — Pinpoint tests (Focus 1)

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PINPOINT TEST AK: FRONT FOG LIGHTS ARE FAULTY

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

AK1: CHECK THE SWITCH-ON SIGNALS

1Enter the ON position.

2Turn on the front and rear fog lights/lamps.

3Check the power signal.

• Do both power lights come on?

Yes

Go to AK2

No

Both power-on signals do not work: Go to AK3

Front fog light switch not working: REPLACE light switch. CHECK system for proper operation.

AK2: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD1 / 15S-LD11.

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C302 left front fog light.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the front fog lights.

4Turn on the front fog lights.

5Measure the voltage between pin 2 of light switch connector C302, circuit 15S-LD11, harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

The system is OK after checking the lamp.

No

Check and REPAIR the 15S-LD1/15S-LD11 circuit as necessary using the wiring diagrams. If the circuit is OK, REPLACE the light switch. CHECK the system for proper operation.

AK3: CHECK FUSE F44

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect Fuse F44 (CJB).

3Check fuse F44 (CJB)

• Is fuse F44 OK?

Yes

Go to AK4

No

REPLACE fuse F44. If fuse F44 fails again, LOCATE and REPAIR the short circuit using the wiring diagrams. CHECK the system for proper operation.

AK4: CHECK CJB

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C17 CJB.

3Connect Fuse F44 (CJB).

3Connect Fuse F44 (CJB).

4Ensure fuse F44 is fitted and measure the resistance between socket F44 and pin 3 of C17 CJB, component side.

• Is the resistance less than 2 ohms?

Yes

Go to AK5

No

REPLACE CJB. CHECK system operation is correct.

AK5: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15-LD16.

1Disconnect C17 CJB.

2Disconnect the C320 light switch.

2Disconnect the C320 light switch.

3Measure the resistance between pin 3 of the central junction box (CJB) connector C17, circuit 15-LD16, harness side, and pin 7 of the light switch connector C320, harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 2 ohms?

Yes

REPLACE the light switch. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD16. CHECK correct system operation.



PINPOINT TEST AL: REAR FOG LIGHT(S) DO NOT WORK



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

AL1: CHECK REAR FOG LIGHT SIGNAL

1Enter the ON position.

2Turns on the rear fog light(s)

3Check the operation of the power-on signal.

• Does the rear fog light indicator light up?

Yes

Go to AL2

No

Vehicles with front fog lights: Go to AK1

Vehicles without front fog lights: Go to AL3

AL2: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD6

1Enter the ON position.

2Disconnect C474/C475 left tail light assembly.

3Turn on the rear fog light(s).

3Turn on the rear fog light(s).

4Measure the voltage between pin 4 of connector C474/C475, on the wiring side, and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

After checking the bulbs, REPLACE the tail light assembly. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

Check and REPAIR circuit 15S-LD6 using the wiring diagrams. If circuit 15S-LD6 is OK, REPLACE the light switch. CHECK for proper system operation.

AL3: CHECK FUSE F44

1Enter the OFF position.

2CHECK F44 (20A) (CJB).

3Check fuse F44 (CJB).

• Is the fuse good?

Yes

Go to AL4

No

REPLACE fuse F44. If F44 fails again, LOCATE and REPAIR the short circuit using the wiring diagrams. CHECK the system for proper operation.

AL4: CHECK CJB

1Disconnect C17 CJB.

2Connect Fuse F44 (CJB).

2Connect Fuse F44 (CJB).

3Ensure fuse F44 is fitted and measure the resistance between socket F44 and pin 3 of C17 CJB, component side.

• Is the resistance less than 2 ohms?

Yes

Go to AL5

No

REPLACE CJB. CHECK system operation is correct.

AL5: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15-LD16

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C17 CJB.

3Disconnect the C320 light switch.

3Disconnect the C320 light switch.

4Measure the resistance between light switch connector C320 pin 7, harness side, and CJB connector C17, circuit 15-LD16, harness side.

• Is the resistance less than 2 ohms?

Yes

Go to AL2

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15-LD16. CHECK proper system operation.



PINPOINT TEST AM: FOG LIGHTS DO NOT WORK



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

AM1: CHECK EQUIPMENT LEVEL

1Check the equipment level.

• Is the vehicle equipped with front fog lights?

Yes

Go to AK1

No

Go to AL1



PINPOINT TEST AN: INDIVIDUAL FOG LAMP/LIGHT(S) DOES NOT WORK

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

AN1: IDENTIFY A FAULTY FOG LAMP/LAMP

1Identify the faulty fog light/lamp.

• One of the front fog lights is not working?

Yes

Go to AN₂

No

Rear Fog Light Not Working (LHD Estate): Go to AN7

Rear Fog Light Not Working (Right Hand Drive Estate): Go to AN8

Rear Fog Light Not Working (4-Door): Go to AN9

Rear Fog Light Not Working (3/5 Door): Go to AN12

AN₂: IDENTIFY A FAULTY FRONT FOG LAMP

1Identify a faulty front fog light.

• Left front fog light not working?

Yes

Go to AN3

No

Go to AN5

AN3: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD11

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C302 left front fog light.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the front fog lights.

4Turn on the front fog lights.

5Check the voltage between pin 2 of connector C302 left front fog lamp, circuit 15S-LD11 (GN/WH), harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

Go to AN4

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD11. CHECK correct system operation.

AN4: CHECK EARTH CIRCUIT 31-LD11

1Enter the OFF position.

1Enter the OFF position.

2Measure the resistance between pin 1 of connector C302 left front fog lamp, circuit 31-LD11, harness side and ground.

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes

After checking the bulb, REPLACE the left front fog lamp. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 31-LD11. CHECK correct system operation.

AN5: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD17

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C304 right front fog light.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the front fog lights.

4Turn on the front fog lights.

5Check the voltage between pin 2 of connector C304 right front fog lamp, circuit 15S-LD17 (GN/WH), harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

Go to AN6

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD17. CHECK correct system operation.

AN6: CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 31-LD17

1Enter the OFF position.

1Enter the OFF position.

2Measure the resistance between pin 1 of connector C304 right front fog lamp, circuit 31-LD17, harness side and ground.

• Is the resistance less than 2 ohms?

Yes

After checking the bulb, REPLACE the right front fog lamp. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 31-LD17. CHECK proper system operation.

AN7: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD6

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C474 left tail light assembly.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

5Measure the voltage between pin 4 of connector C474 left tail lamp assembly, circuit 15S-LD6, harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

After checking the bulb, REPLACE the left tail light assembly. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD6. CHECK correct system operation.

AN8: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD6

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C475 right tail light assembly.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

5Measure the voltage between pin 4 of connector C475 right tail lamp assembly, circuit 15S-LD6, harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

After checking the bulb, REPLACE the right tail light assembly. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD6. CHECK correct system operation.

AN9: IDENTIFY A FAULTY REAR FOG LAMP

1Identify a faulty rear fog light.

• Left rear fog light not working?

Yes

Go to AN10

No

Go to AN11

AN10: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD6A

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C476 left tail light assembly.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

5Measure the voltage between pin 5 of connector C476 left tail lamp assembly, circuit 15S-LD6A, harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

After checking the bulb, REPLACE the left tail light assembly. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD6A. CHECK proper system operation.

AN11: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD12

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C477 right tail light assembly.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

5Measure the voltage between pin 5 of connector C477 of the right tail lamp assembly, circuit 15S-LD12, harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

After checking the bulb, REPLACE the right tail light assembly. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD12. CHECK correct system operation.

AN12: CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 15S-LD6

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect C434 rear fog light.

3Enter the ON position.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

4Turn on the rear fog light.

5Measure the voltage between pin 2 of rear fog lamp connector C434, circuit 15S-LD6, harness side and ground.

• Does the meter show battery voltage?

Yes

Go to AN13

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD6. CHECK correct system operation.

AN13: CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 31-LD6

1Enter the OFF position.

1Enter the OFF position.

2Measure the resistance between pin 1 of connector C434 rear fog lamp, circuit 31-LD6, harness side and ground.

• Is the resistance less than 2 ohms?

Yes

After checking the bulb, REPLACE the rear fog light. CHECK the system for proper operation.

No

REPAIR electrical circuit 31-LD6. CHECK for proper system operation.



PINPOINT TEST AO: FRONT FOG LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY ON



STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

AO1: CHECK LIGHT SWITCH

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect the C320 light switch.

3Enter the ON position.

4Check if the front fog lights come on constantly.

• Do the front fog lights stay on all the time?

Yes

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD1, 15S-LD11 or 15S-LD17. CHECK proper system operation.

No

Replace the light switch. CHECK the system for proper operation.



PINPOINT TEST AP: REAR FOG LIGHTS ALWAYS ON

STATES

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

AP1: CHECK LIGHT SWITCH

1Enter the OFF position.

2Disconnect the C320 light switch.

3Enter the ON position.

4Check if the rear fog light(s) come on constantly.

• Do the rear fog light(s) come on all the time?

Yes

REPAIR electrical circuit 15S-LD6 and/or 15S-LD6, 15S-LD6A or 15S-LD12. CHECK proper system operation.

No

REPLACE the light switch. CHECK the system for proper operation.







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