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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FOCUS L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSINTERIOR LIGHTINGDIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE U
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0L
Diagnostic Routine U
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Diagnostic Routine U
Diagnostic Routine U
Diagnostic Overview
An Individual Ambient Light Is Inoperative or Does Not Change Color
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 89 for schematic and connector information Electrical Diagrams.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to Ambient Lighting .
Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks
- Inspect the ambient LED (Light-emitting Diode) for damage.
Pinpoint Test
1. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LED (Light-emitting Diode)
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect: Inoperative Ambient Lighting LED (Light-emitting Diode).
3. Ignition ON.
4. Turn the parking lamps on.
5. Measure:
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
2. CHECK THE LED (Light-emitting Diode) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Measure:
Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
3. CHECK THE AMBIENT LIGHTING LIN (Local Interconnect Network) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Turn the parking lamps off.
3. Disconnect: Overhead Console
4. Measure:
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.