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PINPOINT TEST N: DTCs B0092:11, B0092:93, B0096:11 AND B0096:93

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WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM  is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy® and cause serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when taking measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the pinpoint test.
NOTE: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components should only be disconnected or reconnected when instructed to do so within a pinpoint test step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect diagnosis of the SRS  .
NOTE: The SRS  must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Always make sure the correct SRS  component is being installed. Parts released for other vehicles may not be compatible even if they appear physically similar. Check the part number listed in the Ford Catalog Advantage™ or equivalent to make sure the correct component is being installed. If an incorrect SRS  component is installed, DTCs may set.
NOTE: Do not probe any impact sensor. The impact sensor cannot be tested using a multi-meter.
  1. N1 RETRIEVE RCM DTCs 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • Were any DTCs retrieved on-demand during self-test? 
    • Yes:  Fault(s) cannot be cleared until corrected and the DTC(s) are no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test.

      For DTC B0092:11 AND  B0096:11, GO to N2  .

      For DTC B0092:93 AND  B0096:93, GO to  N6.

      For DTC B0092:93 ONLY  , GO to  N8.

      For DTC B0096:93 ONLY  , GO to  N11.

      For any other DTCs, REFER to the DTC CHART .

    • No:  The fault is intermittent when present as a Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (CMDTC) only. GO to  N15.
  2. N2 CHECK THE LEFT SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 2 DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND INDICATED) 
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step will attempt to change the fault reported by the RCM  by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM  is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
  3. N3 CHECK THE RIGHT SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 1 DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND INDICATED) 
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step will attempt to change the fault reported by the RCM  by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM  is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
  4. N4 CHECK THE DRIVER SECOND ROW C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND AND SHORT BETWEEN SENSOR CIRCUITS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Driver Second Row C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3210.
    • Disconnect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Measure the resistance between driver second row C-pillar side impact sensor:
      • C3210-1, circuit VR219 (GN/WH), harness side and ground.
      • C3210-1, circuit VR219 (GN/WH), harness side and C3210-2, circuit RR133 (GY/BN), harness side.
        Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Driver First Row B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor And C3209-1, Circuit VR217 (GY/YE)
        G06255036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to N5  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VR219 (GN/WH) and/or RR133 (GY/BN). GO to  N16.
  5. N5 CHECK THE PASSENGER FIRST ROW B-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND AND SHORT BETWEEN SENSOR CIRCUITS 
    • Measure the resistance between passenger first row B-pillar side impact sensor:
      • C3211-1, circuit VR218 (YE/OG), harness side and ground.
      • C3211-1, circuit VR218 (YE/OG), harness side and C3211-2, circuit RR132 (BU/WH), harness side.
        Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Driver First Row B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor And C3209-1, Circuit VR217 (GY/YE)
        G06255036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  N14.
    • No:  REPAIR circuits VR218 (GN/WH) and/or RR132 (GY/BN). GO to  N16.
  6. N6 CHECK THE DRIVER SECOND ROW C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Disconnect: Driver Second Row C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3210.
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage between driver second row C-pillar side impact sensor:
      • C3210-1, circuit VR219 (GN/WH), harness side and ground.
      • C3210-2, circuit RR133 (GY/BN), harness side and ground.
        Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between LH Front Impact Severity Sensor And C1464-1, Circuit VR213 (VT/GN), Harness Side And Ground
        G06063751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is voltage present on either circuit? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR circuit VR219 (GN/WH) or RR133 (GY/BN). GO to  N16.
    • No:  GO to N7  .
  7. N7 CHECK THE PASSENGER FIRST ROW B-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Passenger First Row B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3211.
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage between passenger first row B-pillar side impact sensor:
      • C3211-1, circuit VR218 (YE/OG), harness side and ground.
      • C3211-2, circuit RR132 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
        Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between LH Front Impact Severity Sensor And C1464-1, Circuit VR213 (VT/GN), Harness Side And Ground
        G06063751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is voltage present on either circuit? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR circuit VR218 (YE/OG) or RR132 (BU/WH). GO to  N16.
    • No:  GO to  N14.
  8. N8 CHECK THE DRIVER SECOND ROW C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR AND RCM CONNECTIONS (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    • Ignition OFF.
      • WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
    • Gain access to the driver second row C-pillar side impact sensor and inspect C3210 to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector as necessary. Refer to SIDE IMPACT SENSOR - SECOND ROW, C-PILLAR .
    • Gain access to the RCM  and inspect C2041A and C2041B to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector(s) as necessary. Refer to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • Was DTC B0092:93 retrieved on-demand during self-test? 
    • Yes:  GO to N9  .
    • No:  Fault corrected. GO to  N16.
  9. N9 CHECK THE DRIVER SECOND ROW C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Disconnect: Driver Second Row C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3210.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM  C2041B, harness side and driver second row C-pillar side impact sensor C3210, harness side using the following chart.
      RCM SPECIFICATION

      RCM  Circuit Driver Second Row C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
      C2041B-23 VR219 (GN/WH) C3210-1
      C2041B-24 RR133 (GY/BN) C3210-2
      Fig 5: Identifying C2041B-24, C2041B-24, C3210-1 And C3210-2 Connectors
      G06100065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes:  GO to N10  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VR219 (GN/WH) or RR133 (GY/BN). GO to  N16.
  10. N10 CHECK THE LEFT SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 2 DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step will attempt to change the fault reported by the RCM  by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM  is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
    • Connect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire between driver second row C-pillar side impact sensor C3210-1, circuit VR219 (GN/WH), harness side and C3210-2, circuit RR133 (GY/BN), harness side.
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • Did the DTC change from B0092:93 to B0092:11 and B0096:11? 
  11. N11 CHECK THE PASSENGER FIRST ROW B-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR AND RCM CONNECTIONS (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    • Ignition OFF.
      • WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
    • Gain access to passenger first row B-pillar side impact sensor and inspect C3211 to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector as necessary. Refer to SIDE IMPACT SENSOR - FIRST ROW, B-PILLAR .
    • Gain access to the RCM  and inspect C2041A and C2041B to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector(s) as necessary. Refer to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • Was DTC B0096:93 retrieved on-demand during self-test? 
    • Yes:  GO to N12  .
    • No:  Fault corrected. GO to  N16.
  12. N12 CHECK THE PASSENGER FIRST ROW B-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Disconnect: Passenger First Row B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3211.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM  C310B, harness side and passenger first row B-pillar side impact sensor C3211, harness side using the following chart.
      RCM SPECIFICATION

      RCM  Circuit Passenger First Row B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
      C32041B-22 VR218 (YE/OG) C3211-1
      C2041B-21 RR132 (BU/WH) C3211-2
      Fig 6: Identifying C2041B-21, C2041B-21, C3211-1 And C3211-2 Connectors
      G06100073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes:  GO to N13  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VR218 (YE/OG) or RR132 (BU/WH). GO to  N16.
  13. N13 CHECK THE RIGHT SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 1 DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (NO OPERATION INDICATED) 
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step will attempt to change the fault reported by the RCM  by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM  is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
    • Connect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire between passenger first row B-pillar side impact sensor C671-1, circuit VR218 (YE/OG), harness side and C671-2, circuit RR132 (BU/WH), harness side.
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • Did the DTC change from B0096:93 to B0092:11 and B0096:11? 
  14. N14 CONFIRM THE RCM FAULT 
    NOTE: Make sure all restraint system components and the RCM  electrical connectors are connected before carrying out the self-test. If not, DTCs will be recorded.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Remove the fused jumper wire from the driver second row C-pillar side impact sensor (if previously installed).
    • Remove the fused jumper wire from the passenger first row B-pillar side impact sensor (if previously installed).
    • Prior to reconnecting any previously disconnected SRS  component:
      • inspect connector(s) (including any in-line connectors) for pushed-out, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
      • inspect wire harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
      • inspect RCM  C2041A and C2041B Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lever/lock for correct operation. Refer to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .
      • repair any concerns found.

        Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article, Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information.

    • Connect: Driver Second Row C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3210 (if previously disconnected).
    • Connect: Passenger First Row B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3211 (if previously disconnected).
    • Connect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • Was the original DTC retrieved on-demand during self-test? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new RCM  . REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) . GO to  N16.
    • No:  In the process of diagnosing the fault, the fault condition has become intermittent. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. SRS components should only be installed when directed to do so in the pinpoint test.  GO to N15  .
  15. N15 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Affected Impact Sensor Driver Second Row C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3210 and/or Passenger First Row B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3211.
    • Disconnect: RCM  C2041A and C2041B.
    • Inspect for the following:
      • inspect harness and component connectors for loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
      • inspect wire harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
      • inspect RCM  C2041A and C2041B CPA lever/lock for correct operation. Refer to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .
      • repair any concerns found.

        Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article, Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information.

    • Connect: All Previously Disconnected Component(s)/Connector(s).
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • Was DTC B0092:11, B0092:93, B0096:11 or B0096:93 retrieved on-demand during self-test? 
    • Yes:  Fault(s) cannot be cleared until corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test.

      For DTC B0092:11 AND  B0096:11, GO to  N2.

      For DTC B0092:93 AND  B0096:93, GO to  N6.

      For DTC B0092:93 ONLY  , GO to  N8.

      For DTC B0096:93 ONLY  , GO to  N11.

    • No:  The fault is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. SRS components should only be installed when directed to do so in the pinpoint test.  GO to N16  .
  16. N16 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL SRS DTCs 
    • Ignition OFF.
      • WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
    • Reconnect all SRS  components (if previously disconnected).
    • If previously directed to depower the SRS  , repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - Restraints.
      • NOTE: When selecting Restraints from the Self Test menu, DTCs will be retrieved from the RCM  and OCSM  .
    • Are any RCM and/or OCSM DTCs retrieved on-demand during self-test. 
    • Yes:  Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. GO to the DTC CHARTS  for pinpoint test direction.
    • No:  CLEAR all RCM  and OCSM CMDTCs  . PROVE OUT the SRS  . Repair is complete. RETURN the vehicle to the customer.
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