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Pinpoint Test D: DTC B11D6:11 Or DTC B11D6:15 (Led May Always Be On)

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NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  1. D1 CHECK THE DTCs FROM THE SOD-L AND SOD-R SELF-TESTS 
    • For a LH concern, check the SOD-L DTCs from the self-tests.
    • For a RH concern, check the SOD-R DTCs from the self-tests.
    • Are any SOD-L or SOD-R DTCs recorded? 
    • Yes  : For DTC B11D6:11, GO to D2  .

      For DTC B11D6:15, GO to  D5.

      For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC TABLES  in this service information.

    • No  : GO to  D6.
  2. D2 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS™/CTA LED FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C576 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C676 (RH concern).
    • Ignition ON.
      • NOTE: It is normal for DTC B11D6:15 to set when carrying out this step. It can be ignored.
    • For a LH concern, clear the SOD-L DTCs. Repeat the self-test.
    • For a RH concern, clear the SOD-R DTCs. Repeat the self-test.
    • Is DTC B11D6:11 retrieved? 
    • Yes  : GO to D3  .
    • No  : INSTALL a new exterior mirror glass for the one in question. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. CLEAR any DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  3. D3 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C517 or C522 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C625 or C626 (RH concern).
    • Ignition ON.
      • NOTE: It is normal for DTC B11D6:15 to set when carrying out this step. It can be ignored.
    • For a LH concern, clear the SOD-L DTCs. Repeat the self-test.
    • For a RH concern, clear the SOD-R DTCs. Repeat the self-test.
    • Is DTC B11D6:11 retrieved? 
  4. D4 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS™/CTA LED SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: SOD-L C4230 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: SOD-R C4229 (RH concern).
    • For a LH concern, measure the resistance between the SOD-L C4230-6, circuit CRB04 (YE/GN), harness side and ground.
    • For a RH concern, measure the resistance between the SOD-R C4229-6, circuit CRB02 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA Led Supply Circuit For Short To Ground
      G06264164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : For a LH concern, GO to  D13. For a RH concern, GO to  D14.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. D5 CARRY OUT THE SOD-L AND SOD-R DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK 
    • Start the engine.
    • Observe the left and right exterior mirror BLIS™/CTA LEDs.
    • After 5 seconds does the LED in question remain illuminated? 
    • Yes  : GO to D6  .
    • No  : GO to  D8.
  6. D6 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS™/CTA LED SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: SOD-L C4230 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: SOD-R C4229 (RH concern).
    • Ignition ON.
    • For a LH concern, measure the voltage between the SOD-L C4230-6, circuit CRB04 (YE/GN), harness side and ground.
    • For a RH concern, measure the voltage between the SOD-R C4229-6, circuit CRB02 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA Led Supply Circuit For Short To Voltage
      G06264166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 
    • Yes  : GO to D7  .
    • No  : For a LH concern, GO to  D13. For a RH concern, GO to  D14.
  7. D7 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C517 or C522 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C625 or C626 (RH concern).
    • Ignition ON.
    • For a LH concern, measure the voltage between the SOD-L C4230-6, circuit CRB04 (YE/GN), harness side and ground.
    • For a RH concern, measure the voltage between the SOD-R C4229-6, circuit CRB02 (BU/BN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Exterior Mirror For Short To Open
      G06264166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : INSTALL a new exterior mirror for the one in question. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  8. D8 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS BLIS™/CTA LED FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C576 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C676 (RH concern).
    • For a LH concern, measure the resistance between the BLIS™/CTA LED C576-1, component side and the BLIS™/CTA LED C576-2, component side.
    • For a RH concern, measure the resistance between the BLIS™/CTA LED C676-1, component side and the BLIS™/CTA LED C676-2, component side.
      Fig 4: Checking Exterior Mirror Glass BLIS™/CTA Led For Open
      G07399424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 2000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to D9  .
    • No  : INSTALL a new exterior mirror glass for the one in question. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  9. D9 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS™/CTA LED SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: SOD-L C4230 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: SOD-R C4229 (RH concern).
    • For a LH concern, measure the resistance between the SOD-L C4230-6, circuit CRB04 (YE/GN), harness side and the left exterior mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C576-1, harness side.
    • For a RH concern, measure the resistance between the SOD-R C4229-6, circuit CRB02 (BU/BN), harness side and the right exterior mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C676-1, harness side.
      Fig 5: Checking Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA Led Supply Circuit For Open
      G07399425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  D11.
    • No  : GO to D10  .
  10. D10 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C517 or C522 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C625 or C626 (RH concern).
    • For a LH concern, measure the resistance between the SOD-L C4230-6, circuit CRB04 (YE/GN), harness side and the left exterior mirror C522-10 or C517-8, circuit CRB04 (YE/GN), harness side.
    • For a RH concern, measure the resistance between the SOD-R C4229-6, circuit CRB02 (BU/BN), harness side and the right exterior mirror C626-10 or C625-8, circuit CRB02 (BU/BN), harness side.
      Fig 6: Checking Exterior Mirror For Open
      G07788452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new exterior mirror for the one in question. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. CLEAR any DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  11. D11 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS™/CTA LED GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
    • For a LH concern, measure the resistance between the left exterior mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C576-2, harness side and ground.
    • For a RH concern, measure the resistance between the right exterior mirror BLIS™/CTA LED C676-2, harness side and ground.
      Fig 7: Checking Exterior Mirror BLIS™/CTA Led Ground Circuit For Open
      G07399429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : For a LH concern, GO to  D13. For a RH concern, GO to  D14.
    • No  : GO to D12  .
  12. D12 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C517 or C522 (LH concern).
    • Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C625 or C626 (RH concern).
    • For a LH concern, measure the resistance between the left exterior mirror C522-11 or C517-7, circuit GD126 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
    • For a RH concern, measure the resistance between the right exterior mirror C626-11 or C625-7, circuit GD139 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 8: Checking Exterior Mirror Ground Circuit For Open
      G07788454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new exterior mirror for the one in question. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. CLEAR any DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
  13. D13 CHECK FOR CORRECT SOD-L OPERATION 
    • Connect all the disconnected connectors.
    • Disconnect the SOD-L connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the SOD-L connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new SOD-L. REFER to SIDE OBSTACLE DETECTION (SOD) MODULE  in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
  14. D14 CHECK FOR CORRECT SOD-R OPERATION 
    • Connect all the disconnected connectors.
    • Disconnect the SOD-R connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the SOD-R connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new SOD-R. REFER to SIDE OBSTACLE DETECTION (SOD) MODULE  in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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