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Test O: One Or More Parking, Rear Or License Plate Lamps Is Inoperative

PINPOINT TEST O: ONE OR MORE PARKING, REAR OR LICENSE PLATE LAMPS IS INOPERATIVE

Normal Operation - Explorer, Mountaineer
When the headlamp switch is switched to the PARKING LAMPS ON position, the smart junction box (SJB) provides a ground for the parking lamp relay coil (integrated into the SJB).

When the parking lamp relay is energized, voltage is routed through circuit CBP26 (BU/WH) to the rear and front parking lamps. Ground is provided to the LH rear parking and license plate lamps through circuit GD149 (BK/GY). Ground for the RH rear parking lamp is provided through circuit GD151 (BK/GN). Ground is provided to the LH front parking lamps through circuit GD120 (BK/GN). Ground is provided to the RH front parking lamps through circuit GD123 (BK/GY).

Explorer Sport Trac
When the headlamp switch is switched to the PARKING LAMPS ON position, the SJB provides a ground for the parking lamp relay coil (integrated into the SJB).

When the parking lamp relay is energized, voltage is sent through circuit CBP26 (BU/WH) to the rear and front parking lamps. Ground is provided to the LH and RH rear parking and license plate lamps through circuit GD148 (BK/YE). Ground is provided to the LH front parking lamps through circuit GD120 (BK/GN). Ground is provided to the RH front parking lamps through circuit GD123 (BK/GY).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- LED module
- SJB


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