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Functional Overview of the
Ford Scorpio 95+ Headlights
Introduction
The 95+ Scorpio, utilises standard automotive headlamp technology. H1 Halogen 55W
lamps are used for the Dipped Beam and Main Beam illumination. And standard filament
lamps are used for the side lights.
The Head lighting system contains 6 lamps, 3 per side.
1. Dipped Beam
2. Main Beam (& Headlight Flasher)
3. Side lamps/Parking Lights/Dim dip Running Lights (Pre facelift models only).
Parking
& Dim Dip
Lights
Off
Side
Lights
P
Dipped Beam
& Main Beam via
Main Beam
Selector
Changing Halogen Lamps
When fitting replacement or upgraded headlamp bulbs, its important that no grease from the
fingers is allowed to contaminate the glass envelope of the bulb. Grease will cause hot
spots, resulting in black marks and premature failure of bulbs due to overheating. If you
touch the glass envelope, use methalated spirits or IPA cleaning fluid to fully remove any
grease reside.
Refer to www.fordscorpio.co.uk/headlighttech.htm and www.fordscorpio.co.uk/
Headlights.htm
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Main & Dipped Beam Overview
Ignition Switch
Ignition On
Side/Park Lights Not shown
Pre facelift Daytime running not Shown
Supply For Headlamp Flash
Headlamp Selector
Switch
Supply for Main Beam
Main Beam
Switch
Dipped
Lights
Fuse FIII
60A
Dipped Beam
Relay
R3
Fuse F5
10A
Left Dipped
+12V Supply for Lights
Fuse F4
10A
Main Beam
Relay
R6
Fuse F10
10A
Right Dipped
Left Main
Simplified overview of Scorpio Headlights (Side/Park lights not shown).
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Fuse F11
10A
Right Main
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Side & Park Lights Overview
Ignition Switch
Ignition On
Ignition Off
Headlamp Selector
Switch
Ignition
On
X
Parking
Parking Lights
Side Lights
Side
Fuse F2
5A
Fuse F12
5A
Right Side/Park
Left Side/Park
Side & Park Lamps
3
Ignition
Off
X
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Pre Facelift Daytime Running Lights
Ignition Switch
With Ignition on and selector in P, the Day
Time Running Relay coil is energised, the
coil is in series with the main beam lamps.
(Not enough current flows to light the Main
Beam).
The contact on the relay connects the
Dipped Beam lamps in series, hence reducing the power of each lamp by half.
Ignition on
Headlamp Selector
Switch
Parking Lights
Day Time
Running
Relay
Coil
R7
Fuse F10
10A
Relay shown
Energised Fuse F18
ie Daytime
Running on
Day Time
Running
Relay
Contacts
Fuse F11
10A
Fuse F5
10A
Fuse F4
10A
Right Dipped
Left Main
Right Main
Left Dipped
Pre facelift (prior 04/97) Daytime Running lights
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To GND
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Wire Identifications
Description
Wire
Left Dipped
VIOLET/ORANGE
Right Dipped
VIOLET/WHITE
Left Main
VIOLET/BLACK
Right Main
VIOLET/ORANGE
Left Side/Park
ORANGE/BLUE
Right Side/Park
ORANGE/GREEN
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Faults
Failure of a Lamp to Illuminate
1. Faulty Bulb, check visually or with DMM.
2. Bad connection on Multi Pin plug to Headlamp Unit, check clean and reseat.
3. Activated Fuse in relevant circuit, replace fuse, check visually for damaged wiring
loom, then retry. See www.fordscorpio.co.uk/fuseboxes.htm
4. Faulty associated Relay, replace Relay.
5. Wiring Loom Open Circuit fault, investigate loom for damage and repair appropriately.
6. Fuse Box fault, see www.fordscorpio.co.uk/fusebox.htm
7. Faulty Headlamp Selector Switch or associated wiring Loom.
Lamps will not Turn Off
1. Wiring Loom Short Circuit, inspect loom and repair appropriately.
2. Short in Fuse Box, see www.fordscorpio.co.uk/fusebox.htm
Loom Repairs
If Loom damage is found, it may be possible to make a localised repair. Remove the
outer insulation Tape from the damaged area, then cut out the faulty wiring, then follow
Remove 30 MM Insulation
Twist Wires Tight and Solder
Original Loom Wire
New replacement section
Fill with Vaseline,
Before heating, Tubing
Use Heatshrink Tubing
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Automatic Headlight Extender Modification
+12V Supply for Lights
Dipped Beam
Relay
Permanent Ignition
+12V
Live +12V
Headlight
Extender
Modification
Fuse F5
10A
Left Dipped
Fuse F5
10A
Right Dipped
Headlight extender modification (www.fordscorpio.co.uk/hlmod.htm)
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