2003 FORD MUSTANG warning

The right and left turn indicators will illuminate when the steering column multifunction switch is in
either turn signal position or hazard lamps position by sending a battery signal to the instrument
cluster.
AIR BAG Warning Indicator
The AIR BAG warning indicator will be illuminated when the restraint control module (RCM) sends a
ground signal to the instrument cluster. The prove-
out of the AIR BAG warning indicator is controlled
by the RCM.
THEFT Indicator
The THEFT indicator provides a passive anti- theft system (PATS) prove-out. The THEFT indicator will
prove out for three seconds following the ignition switch cycle and will flash following an ignition switch
OFF transition to indicate that PATS is active.
Charging System Indicator
The charging system indicator will be illuminated when the generator provides a ground signal to the
instrument cluster. The instrument cluster provides a prove- out when the ignition switch is in the RUN
position with the engine off. When the engine is started, the generator removes the ground to the
instrument cluster and extinguishes the charging system indicator.
Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) Indicator
The O/D OFF indicator is controlled by the off/on message sent from the PCM over the SCP network.
The instrument cluster does not provide a prove- out for the O/D OFF indicator, but will remain
illuminated if the overdrive has been commanded off following the instrument cluster prove- out.
Traction Control Indicator
During initialization, the instrument cluster will receive the traction control system state status message
from the traction control module to determine if the vehicle is equipped with traction control. If the
vehicle is equipped with traction control, this information will be stored in random access memory
(RAM) and the indicator will prove out for three seconds during each ignition cycle. If this message is
not received, the instrument cluster will assume that the vehicle is not traction control equipped and
the indicator will remain off. When the traction control is active, the traction control module sends the
instrument cluster a traction control active signal and the instrument cluster illuminates the traction
control indicator. When the traction control is inactive, the traction control module removes the traction
control active signal and the instrument cluster turns off the indicator.
In the event of a traction control failure, the traction control indicator will remain off and the ABS
indicator will illuminate.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Fuel tank z
Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s): Klj . 4 ba
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Symptom Chart B1446 Wiper Park Sense Circuit
Failure GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1448 Wiper Park Sense Circuit Short
to Battery GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1450 Wiper Wash/Delay Switch
Circuit Failure GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1453 Wiper Wash/Delay Switch
Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1458 Wiper Washer Pump Motor
Relay Circuit Failure GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1460 Wiper Washer Pump Motor
Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1462 Safety Belt Switch Circuit
Failure GEM REFER to
Section 413 - 09 .
B1466 Wiper Hi/Low Speed Not
Switching GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1473 Wiper Low Speed Circuit Motor
Failure GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1476 Wiper High Speed Circuit Motor
Failure GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 16 .
B1551 Decklid Release Circuit Failure GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 14B .
B1553 Decklid Release Circuit Short to
Battery GEM REFER to
Section 501 - 14B .
B1555 Ignition Run/Start Circuit
Failure GEM REFER to
Section 211 - 05 .
B1687 Lamp Dome Input Circuit Short
to Battery GEM REFER to
Section 417 - 02 .
B2486 Parklamp Output Relay Driver
Circuit Failure GEM REFER to
Section 419 - 01 .
B2488 Parklamp Output Relay Driver
Short to Battery GEM REFER to
C1189 Brake Fluid Level Sensor Input
Short Circuit to Ground GEM Go To Pinpoint Test O .
C1223 Lamp Brake Warning Output
Circuit Failure GEM Go To Pinpoint Test O .
C1225 Lamp Brake Warning Output
Circuit Short to Battery GEM Go To Pinpoint Test O .
Symptom Chart Condition
Possible Sources Action
z No communication with
the generic electronic
module (GEM) z
Central junction
box (CJB) fuse
(s):
„7 (15A).
„ 39 (5A).
„ 43 z
Go To Pinpoint Test W Klj . 9 ba
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indication—
Cobra only zInstrument
cluster.
z The LOW FUEL warning
indicator is never/always
on z
LOW FUEL
warning
indicator bulb.
z Standard
corporate
protocol (SCP)
network.
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test H .
z Oil gauge reads normal
with engine off z
Instrument
cluster. z
INSTALL a new instrument
cluster. REFER to
Instrument Cluster in this
section. TEST the system
for normal operation.
z The speedometer is
inoperative z
Standard
corporate
protocol (SCP)
network.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM).
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test I .
z The odometer is
inoperative z
Circuitry.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM).
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test J .
z The safety belt warning
indicator is inoperative
(chime is
operative)/does not
operate correctly z
Circuitry.
z Generic
electronic
module (GEM).
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test K .
z Inaccurate speedometer
reading z
Instrument
cluster.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM). z
Go To Pinpoint Test L .
z The O/D OFF indicator
is never on z
Circuitry.
z O/D cancel
switch.
z O/D OFF
indicator bulb.
z Standard
corporate
protocol (SCP)
network.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM).
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test M .
z The O/D OFF indicator
is always on z
Circuitry.
z O/D cancel
switch. z
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED) Klj . 11 ba
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z
Powertrain
control module
(PCM). manual.
z The CHECK FUEL CAP
INDICATOR is never on z
Circuitry.
z Standard
corporate
protocol (SCP)
network.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM). z
Go To Pinpoint Test N .
z The CHECK FUEL CAP
INDICATOR is always
on z
Circuitry.
z Powertrain
control module
(PCM).
z Fuel system. z
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED)
manual.
z The BRAKE warning
indicator is never/always
on z
Circuitry.
z Low brake fluid
level.
z Brake fluid
level switch.
z Parking brake
switch.
z Instrument
cluster.
z Generic
electronic
module (GEM). z
Go To Pinpoint Test O .
z The charging system
warning indicator is
never/always on z
Circuitry.
z Generator.
z Charging
system warning
indicator bulb.
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test P .
z The high beam indicator
is never/always on z
Circuitry.
z High beam
indicator bulb.
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test Q .
z The air bag warning
indicator is never/always
on z
Circuitry.
z Air bag warning
indicator bulb.
z Instrument
cluster.
z Restraint
control module
(RCM). z
REFER to Section 501 -
20B .
z The anti- lock brake
system (ABS) warning
indicator is never on z
Circuitry.
z ABS warning
indicator bulb.
z Anti- lock brake
control module.
z Instrument
cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test R .
z The ABS warning
indicator is always on z
Circuitry.
z Anti- lock brake
control module. z
REFER to Section 206 -
09A or
Section 206 - 09B . Klj . 12 ba
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PINPOINT TEST H: THE LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR IS
NEVER/ALWAYS ON
PINPOINT TEST I: THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE Instrument Cluster in this section. TEST the system
for normal operation. Test Step Result / Action to Take
H1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE
COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL z
Key in OFF position.
z Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Key in ON position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the
diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active
Command.
z Select the instrument cluster WARNING
LAMPS AND CHIME active command. Trigger
the ALL LAMPS active command. Observe the
LOW FUEL warning indicator.
z Is the LOW FUEL warning indicator
illuminating? Yes
GO to
H2 .
No
GO to H3 .
H2 THE LOW FUEL GAUGE WARNING
INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON z
Check the fuel gauge for correct operation.
z Is the fuel gauge operating correctly? Yes
GO to
H3 .
No
Go To Pinpoint Test B .
H3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER OPERATION z
Disconnect all instrument cluster connectors.
z Check for:
zcorrosion
z pushed- out pins
z Connect all instrument cluster connectors and
make sure they seat correctly.
z Operate the system and verify the concern is
still present.
z Is the concern still present? Yes
INSTALL a new instrument cluster.
REFER to
Instrument Cluster in this
section. TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this
time. Concern may have been caused by
a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR
the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. Test Step Result / Action to Take
I1 TEST THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER z
Carry out the instrument cluster
self- diagnostic mode.
z Did the gauge sweep? Yes
REFER to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual.
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z
Key in ON position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
Generic Electronic Module (GEM) PID.
z Monitor the GEM PIDs IGN_KEY, IGN_S, IGN_R, and
IGN_A, while inserting the ignition key and cycling the
ignition switch through all the positions.
z Did the PIDs agree with the ignition switch positions? K2 CHECK IF THE GEM IS RECEIVING THE CORRECT
SAFETY BELT SWITCH STATUS z
Monitor GEM PID D_SBELT while buckling and unbuckling
the driver safety belt.
z Did the PID display IN with the safety belt buckled and
OUT with the safety belt unbuckled? Yes
GO to
K3 .
No
REFER to Section 413 - 09 .
K3 CHECK THE GEM FOR INTERNAL OPEN OR SHORT
z
Key in OFF position.
z Monitor the safety belt warning indicator when turning the
ignition from the OFF to the ON position.
z Key in ON position.
z Did the safety belt warning indicator illuminate for
approximately three seconds and turn off? Yes
GO to
K10 .
No
GO to K4 .
K4 DETERMINE IF SAFETY BELT INDICATOR CIRCUIT IS
SHORTED TO GROUND z
Buckle the driver safety belt.
z Is the safety belt indicator always on? Yes
GO to
K5 .
No
GO to K7 .
K5 CHECK IF THE GEM IS INTERNALLY GROUNDED
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: GEM C201e.
z Key in ON position.
z Observe the safety belt warning indicator.
z Is the safety belt warning indicator always on? Yes
GO to
K6 .
No
GO to K10 .
K6 CHECK CIRCUIT 450 (DG/LG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220a.
z Measure the resistance between the GEM C201e pin 26,
circuit 450 (DG/LG), harness side and ground.
z Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? Yes
GO to
K11 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
the system for normal
operation. K7 CHECK CIRCUIT 450 (DG/LG) FOR A SHORT TO
BATTERY z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: GEM C201e.
z Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220a. Yes
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
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PINPOINT TEST O: THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR IS
NEVER/ALWAYS ON INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL III ACTIVE
COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
z
Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the
diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active
Command.
z Select the instrument cluster INDICATOR
LAMP CONTROL III active command.
Trigger the CHECK FUEL CAP active
command ON. Observe the CHECK FUEL
CAP indicator.
z Does the CHECK FUEL CAP indicator
illuminate? Yes
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED)
manual.
No
GO to
N3 .
N3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER OPERATION z
Disconnect all instrument cluster connectors.
z Check for:
zcorrosion
z pushed- out pins
z Connect all instrument cluster connectors
and make sure they seat correctly.
z Operate the system and verify the concern is
still present.
z Is the concern still present? Yes
INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER
to
Instrument Cluster in this section. TEST
the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this
time. Concern may have been caused by a
loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the
DTCs. REPEAT the self- test. Test Step Result / Action to Take
O1 CHECK IF THE GEM IS RECEIVING THE CORRECT
IGNITION SWITCH STATUS CAUTION: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when
making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe
adapter(s) may damage the connector.
z Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Key in ON position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
Generic Electronic Module (GEM) PID.
z Monitor GEM PIDs IGN_KEY, IGN_S, IGN_R, and IGN_A
while cycling the ignition switch through all positions and
then removing the key from ignition switch.
z Do the PIDs agree with the ignition switch status? Yes
GO to
O2 .
No
REFER to Section 211 - 05 .
O2 DETERMINE IF GEM IS RECEIVING THE CORRECT
PARKING BRAKE INPUT z
Monitor GEM PID PRK_BRK while applying and releasing
the parking brake.
z Did the PID read ON with the parking brake applied, and
OFF with the parking brake released? Yes
GO to
O3 .
No
GO to O5 .
O3 DETERMINE IF BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT IS
OPEN OR GROUNDED z
Verify that the parking brake is released.
z Is the instrument cluster BRAKE warning indicator off? Yes
GO to
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No
GO to
O11 .
O4 DETERMINE IF GEM IS SENDING THE CORRECT OUTPUT
SIGNAL z
Trigger the GEM active command BKFLD LOW.
z Did the instrument cluster BRAKE warning indicator
illuminate? Yes
GO to
O14 .
No
GO to O9 .
O5 CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE
SWITCH AND THE GEM FOR A SHORT TO GROUND z
Monitor PID PRK_BRK while applying and releasing the
parking brake.
z Did the PID read ON with the parking brake applied and
with the parking brake released? Yes
GO to
O8 .
No
GO to O6 .
O6 CHECK CIRCUIT 128 (VT/YE) AND CIRCUIT 22 (LB/BK)
FOR AN OPEN z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Parking Brake Switch C306.
z Disconnect: GEM C201d.
z Measure the resistance between the GEM C201d pin 4,
circuit 128 (VT/YE), harness side and the parking brake
switch C306 pin 1, circuit 22 (LB/BK), harness side.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
GO to
O7 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
the system for normal
operation. O7 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR OPEN
z
Measure the resistance between the parking brake switch
C306 pin 2, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new parking
brake switch. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST
the system for normal
operation.
O8 CHECK CIRCUIT 128 (VT/YE) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Parking Brake Switch C306.
z Disconnect: GEM C201d.
z Measure the resistance between the GEM C201d pin 4,
circuit 128 (VT/YE), harness side and ground. Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a new
parking brake switch as
needed. TEST the system
for normal operation. Klj . 29 ba
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