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Pinpoint Test AE: The Trailer Battery Charging Is Inoperative

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  1. AE1 CHECK VOLTAGE FOR THE BATTERY CHARGE AT THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Trailer Tow C4099 (7-pin).
    • Disconnect the trailer from the vehicle.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between trailer tow C4099-5, circuit 49 (OG) and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage For Battery Charge At Trailer Tow Connector
      G03911042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : Vehicle is operating correctly. HAVE the trailer repaired by an authorized camper/trailer repair center.
    • No  : GO to AE2.
  2. AE2 CHECK CIRCUIT 49 (OG) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Central Junction Box (CJB) C270k.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between CJB C270k-4, circuit 49 (OG), (component side) and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 49 (OG) For Open
      G03911043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.