417-01-27 Exterior Lighting 417-01-27
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Stop lamps
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of
mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
• Fuse(s).
• Bulb(s).
• Wiring harness.
• Electrical connector(s).
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or
reported concern is found, correct the cause
(if possible) before proceeding to the next
step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the
symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
• The stop lamps are inoperative.
• Fuse.
• Circuit(s).
• Stop lamp switch.
• One or more stop lamps are in-
operative.
• Bulb(s).
• Circuit(s).
• Rear lamp assembly, right-hand
side / left-hand side.
• The stop lamps are on continu-
ously.
• Circuit(s).
• Stop lamp switch.
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST H: THE STOP LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE
CONDITIONS
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
H1: CHECK THE FUSE F13
1
.
2
.
Fuse F13 (CJB)
3
Check the fuse F13 (15 A).
• Is the fuse OK?
Yes
No
INSTALL a new fuse F13 (15 A). If the fuse
blows again, LOCATE and REPAIR the
short circuit by using the wiring diagrams.
TEST the system for normal operation.
E6752 EN
07/2001 2002 Bantam
FORD BANTAM
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