Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Wiper linkage
- Washer nozzles
- Washer pump hoses
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
- 3 (30A)
- 25 (25A)
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 45 (5A)
- Multi-function switch
- Windshield wiper motor
- Rear window wiper motor
- Washer pump
- Circuitry
- BJB
- SJB
- 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 article, 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 article to diagnose no response from the SJB.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record continuous memory DTCs.
- Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the SJB.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to Smart Junction Box (SJB) DTC Table. For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
NOTE:
The windshield wiper motor does not communicate on the network. The windshield wiper motor provides wiper on/off status directly to the SJB.
NOTE:
Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
NOTE:
The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DTC TABLE
| DTC | Description | Source | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2008 | Wipers On Signal Circuit Short to Ground | SJB | Go to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B2077 | Liftgate Ajar Switch Circuit Failure | SJB | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article to diagnose the liftgate ajar switch concern before attempting to diagnose wiper system concerns. |
| All other DTCs | - | SJB | REFER to the Master DTC Table in MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. |