Do you know how to use a wiring diagram along with a DMM - digital mult-meter to test electrical circuits ? Do you know what a FORD smart junction box is ? It's a electronic control module an it supply's B+ voltage for the tail lights . Free wiring diagrams here
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Your first step should have been to take it to a qualified repair shop that has a scanner that can read DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes out of the SJB
Smart Junction Box (SJB) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
DTC
Description
Source
Action
B1342
ECU Is Defective
SJB
CLEAR the DTCs. RETRIEVE the DTCs. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to Section 419-10 .
B1578
Park Lamp On/Off Switch/Circuit Short to Ground
SJB
Go To Pinpoint Test T .
C1961
Park Lamps Relay Coil Circuit Failure
SJB
Go To Pinpoint Test S
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
- The exterior lamps are inoperative
- Circuitry
- Parking lamp relay
- Multifunction switch
- Smart junction box (SJB)
- One or more parking, rear or license lamps is inoperative
- The parking, rear or license lamps are on continuously
- Circuitry
- Parking lamp relay
- Multifunction switch
- SJB
PINPOINT TEST S: ONE OR MORE PARKING, REAR OR LICENSE LAMPS IS INOPERATIVE
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
S1 CHECK THE STOPLAMPS AND TURN LAMPS
- Key in ON position.
- Operate the turn signals and apply the brake pedal while observing the exterior lamps.
- Do the stoplamps and turn lamps operate correctly?
Yes
GO to S2 .
No
REFER to Stoplamps or Turn Signal, Cornering and Hazard Lamps in this section to diagnose the stoplamps or turn lamps.
S2 DETERMINE THE CONDITION
- Place the multifunction switch to the parking lamps ON position.
- Are all the parking lamps inoperative?
Yes
Go To Pinpoint Test R .
No
If all front parking lamps are inoperative, GO to S3 .
If all rear parking and license lamps are inoperative, GO to S4 .
If one parking or license lamp is inoperative, GO to S5 .
S3 CHECK CIRCUIT 14 (BN) FOR AN OPEN (FRONT LAMPS)
- Key in OFF position.
- Turn the headlamp switch off.
- Disconnect: Smart Junction Box (SJB) C2280b.
- Measure the resistance between the SJB C2280b-8, circuit 14 (BN), harness side and ground
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to S6 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
S4 CHECK CIRCUIT 14 (BN) FOR AN OPEN (REAR LAMPS)
- Key in OFF position.
- Turn the headlamp switch off.
- Disconnect: Smart Junction Box (SJB) C2280c.
- Measure the resistance between the SJB C2280c-19, circuit 14 (BN), harness side and ground
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to S6 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
S5 CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT
- Key in OFF position.
- Turn the headlamp switch off.
- Disconnect: Inoperative Lamp.
- Measure the resistance between the inoperative lamp connector, harness side and ground as follows:
Lamp
Connector
Circuit
LH side marker lamp
C156-2
RH side marker lamp
C166-2
LH front lamp
C1023-1
RH front lamp
C1043-1
LH rear lamp
C419-1
RH rear lamp
C418-1
LH license lamp
C454-2
RH license lamp
C462-2
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPAIR circuit 14 (BN). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 57 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
S6 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
- Check for:
- Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR any DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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