Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Verify the service disconnect plug is correctly inserted and locked into the LOCK position.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION
Mechanical Electrical - A/C compressor
- Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse:
- 13 (15A)
- 35 (40A)
- 47 (10A)
- Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse:
- 15 (10A)
- 37 (10A)
- 45 (5A)
- Circuitry
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
- If the scan tool does not communication with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the VCM.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. to diagnose no response from the HVAC module, Air Conditioning Compressor Module (ACCM), Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) or PCM.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication from one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record the Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
- Clear the CMDTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the HVAC, ACCM, IPC or PCM.
- If the HVAC DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the HVAC MODULE DTC CHART . If the ACCM DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MODULE (ACCM) DTC CHART . If the PCM DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the PCM DTC CHART . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
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Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
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The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
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If no DTCs are present, GO to SYMPTOM CHART - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS for the appropriate diagnostic action.