Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) WITH PUSH BUTTON START to review the procedures for achieving the various ignition states (ignition off, ignition in accessory, ignition on, ignition start) on vehicles with this feature.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The courtesy lamps flash on and off	Smart Junction Box (SJB) is not configured correctly	CONFIGURE the SJB. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM Article. TEST the system for normal operation.
The courtesy lamps do not illuminate with a door open	Wiring, terminals or connectors Door ajar switch SJB RFA module	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The courtesy lamps do not illuminate from the instrument panel dimmer switch	Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument panel dimmer switch SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The interior courtesy lamp(s) are inoperative	Fuse Interior lamp Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The puddle lamp(s) are inoperative	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Exterior mirror	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The luggage compartment lamp is inoperative/always on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Luggage compartment lamp Luggage compartment lid latch	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
All the courtesy lamps stay on continuously	Wiring, terminals or connectors Door ajar switch SJB RFA module	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
The puddle lamps stay on continuously	Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
The interior courtesy lamps stay on continuously	Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
All the demand lamps are inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
An individual demand lamp is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors Demand lamp	GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
The battery saver does not deactivate after time-out	Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB	GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
An individual ambient lighting LED is inoperative/does not operate correctly	Ambient lighting harness	NOTE: The LEDs are not serviceable separate from the harness. INSTALL a new ambient lighting harness in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
The ambient lighting is inoperative	Wiring, terminals or connectors Ambient lighting switch Interior Lighting Control Module (ILCM)	GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
The ambient lighting does not cycle through all color combinations	Wiring, terminals or connectors Ambient lighting switch ILCM	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
The ambient lighting does not cycle through the brightness settings	Wiring, terminals or connectors Ambient lighting switch ILCM	GO to PINPOINT TEST N .