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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2013EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 186 (INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM)
2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, AWD
Section 186 (Interior Lighting System)
2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, AWDSECTION Section 186 (Interior Lighting System)
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- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Interior Lighting
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- DTC Charts
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The Courtesy Lamp Does Not Turn On With A Door Open
- Pinpoint Test B: The Courtesy Lamp Is Inoperative From The Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
- Pinpoint Test C: The Interior Courtesy Lamp Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test D: The Interior Courtesy Lamp Stays On Continuously
- Pinpoint Test E: One Or More Demand Lamp Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test F: The Luggage Compartment Lamp Is Inoperative/Always On
- Pinpoint Test G: The Battery Saver Does Not Deactivate After Time-Out
- Pinpoint Test H: The Ambient Lighting Does Not Cycle Through All Color Variations (Single LED or Zone)
- Pinpoint Test I: The Ambient Lighting Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test J: The Pony Projection Light(s) Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test K: The Pony Projection Lights Stay On Continuously
- Interior Lighting
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.