Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern.
- 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 communicate with the VCM:
- Check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- Check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
- 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 to diagnose no response from the PCM.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
- Check the smart junction box (SJB) and make sure the daytime running lamps (DRL) configuration is enabled.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
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Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
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Make sure the multifunction switch is not
in the HIGH BEAM position.
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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.