Symptom Chart

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Symptom Chart
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INTERIOR LIGHTING SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The interior lamps are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Battery saver relay
  • Interior lamp relay
  • Instrument cluster
  • Headlamp switch
  • The interior lamps stay on continuously
  • Circuitry
  • Door ajar switch
  • Headlamp switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • Vehicle security module
  • An individual interior lamp is inoperative
  • Lamp assembly
  • Circuitry
  • The interior lamps do not turn on with one door open
  • Door ajar switch
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • The demand lighting is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • OPEN a door. If the interior lamps operate correctly, REPAIR circuit 54 (LG/YE) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation. If the interior lamps do not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
  • An individual demand lamp is inoperative
  • Lamp assembly
  • Circuitry
  • The battery saver does not deactivate after time-out
  • Battery saver relay
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • All battery saver components do not operate
  • Circuitry
  • OPEN a door. If the interior lamps operate correctly, REPAIR circuit 54 (LG/YE) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation. If the interior lamps do not operate correctly, GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
  • The illuminated entry is inoperative when using the remote transmitter
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • Vehicle security module
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