Ford Scorpio 95+ Headlights J.Austin

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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).

P

Parking

& Dim Dip

Lights

Off

Side

Lights

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

Functional Overview of the
Ford Scorpio 95+ Headlights

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Ignition Switch

Headlamp Selector

Switch

Dipped

Lights

Main Beam

Switch

Dipped Beam

Relay

R3

Main Beam

Relay

R6

Supply For Headlamp Flash

Supply for Main Beam

Left Dipped

Right Dipped

Left Main

Right Main

Fuse F5

10A

Fuse F4

10A

Fuse F10

10A

Fuse F11

10A

+12V Supply for Lights

Simplified overview of Scorpio Headlights (Side/Park lights not shown).

Fuse FIII

60A

Side/Park Lights Not shown

Pre facelift Daytime running not Shown

Ignition On

Main & Dipped Beam Overview

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Left Side/Park

Right Side/Park

Headlamp Selector

Switch

Side Lights

Fuse F2

5A

Fuse F12

5A

Ignition Switch

Ignition On

Ignition Off

Ignition

On

Ignition

Off

Parking

X

Side

X

Parking Lights

Side & Park Lamps

Side & Park Lights Overview

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Left Main

Headlamp Selector

Switch

Day Time

Running

Relay

Coil

R7

Parking Lights

Fuse F11

10A

Left Dipped

Right Dipped

Day Time

Running

Relay

Contacts

Relay shown

Energised

ie Daytime

Running on

Fuse F5

10A

Fuse F4

10A

Right Main

Fuse F10

10A

Fuse F18

Pre facelift (prior 04/97) Daytime Running lights

To GND

Ignition Switch

Ignition on

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 re-
ducing the power of each lamp by half.

Pre Facelift Daytime Running Lights

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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

Wire Identifications

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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 appropriate-
ly.

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

Use Heatshrink Tubing

Fill with Vaseline,
Before heating, Tubing

Original Loom Wire

New replacement section

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Dipped Beam

Relay

Left Dipped

Right Dipped

Fuse F5

10A

Fuse F5

10A

Permanent

+12V

Ignition

Live +12V

Headlight

Extender

Modification

+12V Supply for Lights

Headlight extender modification (www.fordscorpio.co.uk/hlmod.htm)

Automatic Headlight Extender Modification