Ford Explorer: Interior Lighting / Description and Operation - Interior Lighting - Overview
Overview
The interior lighting system consists of:
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Courtesy lamps
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Demand lamps
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Ambient lighting
The courtesy lamps subsystem consists of:
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Interior overhead lamps
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Puddle lamps
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Front door illuminated scuff plates
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Cargo lamp
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Courtesy lamp switch (integrated into the overhead console)
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Door ajar switches (integrated into the door latches)
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Liftgate ajar switch (integrated into the liftgate latch, manual liftgate)
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RGTM (power liftgate only)
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DDM
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PDM
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BCM
The
courtesy lamps provide illumination to the vehicle interior, front
scuff plates and below the exterior mirrors when entering or exiting the
vehicle or when requested using the courtesy lamp switch located on the
headlamp switch.
The demand lamps subsystem consists of:
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Interior overhead lamps (map lamps)
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Vanity mirror lamps
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Glove compartment lamp
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Media bin lamps
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Center console rear storage bin lamp
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Task lamp (police package)
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Cargo task lamp (police package)
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BCM
The demand lamps provide illumination to specific areas within the vehicle when needed.
The BCM supplies voltage to the demand lamps when the battery saver feature is not active.
The ambient lighting subsystem consists of:
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Ambient lighting Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
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FDIM (touchscreen)
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BCM
The ambient lighting is controlled using the FDIM
(touchscreen) controls. The ambient lighting provides aesthetically
colored illumination to the following locations for illuminated entry or
when the ignition is in RUN with the parking lamps on:
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Center console cup holders
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Front doors
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Front footwells
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
BCM
2
LIN
3
DDM
4
LH puddle lamp
5
RH puddle lamp
6
PDM
7
Cup hold..
Other information:
Symptom Chart
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
For torque converter operation, REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
TCC does not apply
TCC solenoid mechanically stuck OFF..
Heated Seats
WARNING: Use caution when using the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions. The heated
seat could cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods
of time...