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Pinpoint Test D: No Power In Start - Non-Hybrid

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  1. D1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE BJB 
    • Disconnect: BJB OTIS Diode.
    • With the ignition in the START position, measure the voltage between BJB OTIS diode, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), input side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between BJB OTIS Diode, Circuit CDC35 (BU/WH) And Ground
      G06094671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to  D5.
    • No  : GO to D2  .
  2. D2 CHECK THE IGNITION START CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Ignition Switch C250.
    • Measure the resistance between BJB OTIS diode, circuit CDC35 (BU/ WH), input side and ignition switch C250-7, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between BJB OTIS Diode, Circuit CDC35 (BU/ WH), Input Side And Ignition Switch C250-7 Harness Side
      G06269714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to D3  .
    • No  : REPAIR circuit CDC35 (BU/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. D3 CHECK THE IGNITION START CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-7, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Ignition Switch C250-7, Circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), Harness Side And Ground
      G06269715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  D10.
    • No  : GO to D4  .
  4. D4 ISOLATE THE PCM FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Disconnect: PCM C175B.
    • Measure the resistance between ignition switch C250-7, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Ignition Switch C250-7, Circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), Harness Side And Ground
      G06269715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  D12.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit CDC35 (BU/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. D5 CHECK THE OTIS DIODE 
    • Test the OTIS diode.
    • Is the OTIS diode OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to D6  .
    • No  : INSTALL a new OTIS diode. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. D6 CHECK FOR START CIRCUIT VOLTAGE AT THE PCM 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Connect: BJB OTIS Diode.
    • Disconnect: PCM C175B.
    • With the ignition in the START position, measure the voltage between ground and:
      • 2.5L and 3.0L:  PCM C175B-16, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side.
      • 3.5L:  PCM C175B-10, circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), harness side.
        Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Between Ground And PCM C175B-16, Circuit CDC35 (BU/WH), Harness Side
        G06269717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to D7  .
    • No  : REPAIR circuit CDC35 (BU/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. D7 CHECK FOR START CIRCUIT VOLTAGE AT THE STARTER RELAY 
    • Disconnect: BJB Starter Relay.
    • With the ignition in the START position, measure the voltage between BJB starter relay socket 86, circuit CE336 (GN/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 6: Measuring Voltage Between BJB Starter Relay Socket 86, Circuit CE336 (GN/WH), Harness Side And Ground
      G06269718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to D8  .
    • No  : REPAIR circuit CE336 (GN/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. D8 CHECK FOR START CIRCUIT VOLTAGE AT THE PCM 
    • With the ignition in the START position, measure the voltage between ground and:
      • 2.5L and 3.0L:  PCM C175B-37, circuit CE336 (GN/WH), harness side.
      • 3.5L:  PCM C175B-19, circuit CE336 (GN/WH), harness side.
        Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Between Ground And PCM C175B-37, Circuit CE336 (GN/WH), Harness Side
        G06269719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to D9  .
    • No  : REPAIR circuit CE336 (GN/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
  9. D9 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE SJB 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280B.
    • With the ignition in the START position, measure the voltage between SJB C2280B-32, circuit CE336 (GN/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 8: Measuring Voltage Between SJB C2280B-32, Circuit CE336 (GN/WH) And Ground
      G06094667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to  D11.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit CE336 (GN/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
  10. D10 CHECK THE IGNITION SWITCH 
    • Yes  : The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH  in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
  11. D11 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect: All SJB connectors.
    • Check all SJB connectors for:
      • corrosion.
      • pushed-out pins.
      • spread terminals.
    • Connect: All SJB connectors making sure that all connectors are seated correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
  12. D12 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect: All PCM connectors.
    • Check all PCM connectors for:
      • corrosion.
      • pushed-out pins.
      • spread terminals.
    • Connect: All PCM connectors making sure that all connectors are seated correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present?