Pinpoint Test Ab: DTC B111D

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When taking measurements at Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) harness connectors, do not insert the electrical probes into the female connector pins. Inserting the probes into connector pins can cause intermittent or open electrical connections after reassembly resulting in Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and system failure. Touching the tip of these connector pins is recommended instead.

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a seat mounted side air bag is being serviced, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be depowered. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SRS fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

AB1 CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING article .
- Disconnect: Passenger Seat Side Air Bag C313.
- Disconnect: DCSM C3305C.
- Disconnect: Cushion TED C3303.
- Disconnect: Backrest TED C3311.
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3305C-8, circuit CHS08 (BN/YE), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between DCSM C3305C-8, Circuit CHS08 (BN/YE), Harness Side And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
1. Yes : GO to AB2 .
2. No : REPAIR the circuit. REPEAT the self-test.
  DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
AB2 CHECK FOR A SHORT BETWEEN THE BLOWER MOTOR FEED AND GROUND CIRCUITS
- Measure the resistance between DCSM C3305C-7, circuit RHS08 (VT/WH), harness side and C3305C-8, circuit CHS08 (BN/YE), harness side.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between DCSM C3305C-7, Circuit RHS08 (VT/WH) And C3305C-8, Circuit CHS08 (BN/YE)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
1. Yes : GO to AB3 .
2. No : REPAIR the circuits. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
  DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
AB3 CHECK THE BACKREST CUSHION BLOWER MOTOR RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance between:
  - cushion TED C3303 pin 2 and pin 4, component side.
  - backrest TED C3311 pin 2 and pin 4, component side.
- Are the resistances between 4,000 and 10,000 ohms?
1. Yes : INSTALL a new DCSM. REFER to DUAL CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT MODULE (DCSM) in this service information. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
  DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
2. No : If cushion TED resistance is not between 4,000 and 10,000 ohms, INSTALL a new cushion TED. REFER to SEAT CUSHION THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs.
  If backrest TED resistance is not between 4,000 and 10,000 ohms, INSTALL a new backrest TED. REFER to SEAT BACKREST THERMO-ELECTRIC DEVICE in this service information. REPEAT the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs. DISCONNECT the battery ground cable. CONNECT passenger seat side air bag module C313. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.