Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 2500 (Interior Lighting System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Interior Lighting
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- DTC Charts
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The Courtesy Lamps Do Not Illuminate With A Door Open
- Pinpoint Test B: The Courtesy Lamps Do Not Illuminate With the Liftgate Or Liftgate Window Open
- Pinpoint Test C: The Courtesy Lamps Do Not Illuminate From The Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
- Pinpoint Test D: The Dome Defeat Feature Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test E: The Interior Courtesy Lamp(s) Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test F: All The Courtesy Lamps Stay On Continuously
- Pinpoint Test G: All The Demand Lamps Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test H: An Individual Demand Lamp Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test I: The Battery Saver Does Not Deactivate After Time-Out
- Pinpoint Test J: The Ambient Lighting Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test K: The Ambient Lighting Does Not Display All Colors
- Interior Lighting
- Removal And Installation
Factory Service Tools
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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.