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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 28 (INTERIOR LIGHTING)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSINTERIOR LIGHTINGSYMPTOM CHART

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic

Symptom Chart

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The courtesy lamps are inoperative	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Interior lamp relay Instrument cluster (IC)	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The courtesy lamps stay on continuously	Wiring, terminals or connectors Interior lamp relay Door ajar switch Headlamp switch IC Vehicle security module (VSM)	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
An individual courtesy lamp is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors Lamp assembly	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
The courtesy lamps do not turn on with one door open	Wiring, terminals or connectors Door ajar switch IC	Go to Pinpoint Test D .
The demand lighting is inoperative	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Battery saver relay IC	Go to Pinpoint Test H .
An individual demand lamp is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors Lamp assembly	Go to Pinpoint Test E .
The battery saver does not deactivate after time-out	Wiring, terminals or connectors Battery saver relay IC	Go to Pinpoint Test F .
The illuminated entry is inoperative when using the remote transmitter	IC VSM	Go to Pinpoint Test G .
The courtesy lamps are inoperative from the headlamp switch	Wiring, terminals or connectors Headlamp switch	Go to Pinpoint Test I .

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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.