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Pinpoint Test

WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the RCM while the RCM is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy® and cause serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Never disassemble or tamper with seat belt deployable components, including pretensioners, load limiters and inflators. Never backprobe deployable device electrical connectors. Tampering or backprobing may cause an accidental deployment and result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the pinpoint test.
NOTE: Only disconnect or reconnect SRS components when instructed to do so within a pinpoint test step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect diagnosis of the SRS.
NOTE: Always make sure the correct SRS component is being installed. Parts released for other vehicles may not be compatible even if they appear physically similar. Check the part number listed in the Ford Catalog Advantage or equivalent to make sure the correct component is being installed. If an incorrect SRS component is installed, DTCs  may set.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. RETRIEVE RCM DTCs 
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs  .

    Was DTC B00B5:11, B00B5:12, B00B5:13 or B00B5:1D retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    1. Yes:
      • This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test.
      • For DTC B00B5:11 or B00B5:1D, GO to 2  .
      • For DTC B00B5:12, GO to  4.
      • For DTC B00B5:13, GO to  5.
    2. No
      • This is an intermittent fault when present as a CMDTC  only. GO to  10.
  2. CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION RESTRAINTS SENSOR DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND OR CURRENT OUT OF RANGE INDICATED)
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the reported fault changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
    1. Ignition OFF.
      2. WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
    2. Disconnect Driver Seat Track Position Sensor C356.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs  .
    5. DIAGNOSTIC TIP:  When viewing DTCs  with the driver seat track position sensor disconnected, an open circuit fault is normally retrieved.

    Did the on-demand DTC change from B00B5:11 or B00B5:1D to B00B5:13? 

    1. Yes:
      • GO to  8.
    2. No
      • For DTC B00B5:11, GO to 3  .
      • For DTC B00B5:1D, GO to  9.
  3. CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    3. Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.
    4. Measure:
      Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Ground
      G08041445
      G08041446
      C356 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 VR215 (YE/VT)
      G08041447
      		 - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    1. Yes:
      • GO to  9.
    2. No
  4. CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    3. Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.
    4. Disconnect Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module (Inline) C3051.
    5. Disconnect Driver Seat Track Position Sensor C356.
    6. Repower the SRS. Do not  prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    7. Ignition ON.
    8. Measure:
      Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Ground
      G08041448
      G08041449
      C356 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      2 VR215 (YE/VT)
      G08041450
      		 - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    1. Yes:
    2. No
      • GO to  9.
  5. CHECK THE DRIVER SEATBELT SENSOR DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (OPEN INDICATED)
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the reported fault changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    3. Disconnect Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module (Inline) C3051.
    4. Disconnect Driver Seat Track Position Sensor C356.
    5. Connect a fused jumper wire:
      Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Driver Seat Track Position Sensor
      G08041451
      G08041452
      C356 C356
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      1 GD143 (BK/VT)
      G08041453
      		 2 VR215 (YE/VT)
    6. Repower the SRS. Do not  prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    7. Ignition ON.
    8. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs  .
    9. DIAGNOSTIC TIP:  When viewing DTCs  with the driver seat track position sensor circuits shorted together, a short to ground fault is normally retrieved.

    Did the on-demand DTC change from B00B5:13 to B00B5:11? 

    1. Yes:
      • REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to  8.
    2. No
      • REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to 6  .
  6. CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    3. Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.
    4. Measure:
      RCM Driver Seat Track Position Sensor
      G08041454
      G08041455
      C310B C356
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      32 VR215 (YE/VT)
      G08041456
      		 2 VR215 (YE/VT)

    Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 

    1. Yes:
      • GO to 7  .
    2. No
  7. CHECK THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Ground
      G08041457
      G08041458
      C356 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement Pin Circuit
      1 RR137 (BU/GY)
      G08041459
      		 - Ground

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    1. Yes:
      • GO to  9.
    2. No
  8. CONFIRM THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR FAULT
    NOTE: Make sure all SRS components and the RCM electrical connectors are connected before carrying out the self-test. If not, DTCs  will be recorded.
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    3. Prior to reconnecting any previously disconnected SRS component:
      • inspect connector(s) (including any inline connectors) for pushed-out, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
      • inspect wire harness for any damaged, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
      • inspect RCM C310A and C310B CPA lever/lock for correct operation. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
      • repair any concerns found.

        Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for connector information.

    4. Connect Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module (Inline) C3051 (if previously disconnected).
    5. Connect RCM C310A and C310B (if previously disconnected).
    6. Connect Driver Seat Track Position Sensor C356.
    7. Repower the SRS. Do not  prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    8. Ignition ON.
    9. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs  .

    Was the original DTC retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    1. Yes:
    2. No
      • In the process of diagnosing the fault, the fault condition has become intermittent. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  . GO to  10.
  9. CONFIRM THE RCM FAULT
    NOTE: Make sure all SRS components and the RCM electrical connectors are connected before carrying out the self-test. If not, DTCs  will be recorded.
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    3. Prior to reconnecting any previously disconnected SRS component:
      • inspect connector(s) (including any inline connectors) for pushed-out, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
      • inspect wire harness for any damaged, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
      • inspect RCM C310A and C310B CPA lever/lock for correct operation. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
      • repair any concerns found.

        Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for connector information.

    4. Connect Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module (Inline) C3051 (if previously disconnected).
    5. Connect RCM C310A and C310B (if previously disconnected).
    6. Connect Driver Seat Track Position Sensor C356 (if previously disconnected).
    7. Repower the SRS. Do not  prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    8. Ignition ON.
    9. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs  .

    Was the original DTC retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    1. Yes:
      • CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, discontinue this test and follow TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) . GO to  11.
    2. No
      • In the process of diagnosing the fault, the fault condition has become intermittent. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  . GO to 10  .
  10. CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Depower the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    3. Disconnect Driver Seat Track Position Sensor C356.
      • Inspect connector(s) (including any inline connectors) for corrosion, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
      • Inspect wire harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
      • repair any concerns found.

        Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for connector information.

    4. Inspect RCM C310A and C310B CPA lever/lock for correct operation. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
    5. Connect all previously disconnected component(s)/connector(s).
    6. Repower the SRS. Do not  prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    7. Ignition ON.
    8. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs  .

    Was DTC B00B5:11, B00B5:12, B00B5:13 or B00B5:1D retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    1. Yes:
      • This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test.
      • For DTC B00B5:11 or B00B5:1D, GO to  2.
      • For DTC B00B5:12, GO to  4.
      • For DTC B00B5:13, GO to  5.
    2. No
      • The fault is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  . GO to 11  .
  11. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL SRS DTCs 
    1. Ignition OFF.
      WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
    2. Reconnect all SRS components (if previously disconnected).
    3. If previously directed to depower the SRS, repower the SRS. Do not  prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - with Intelligent Access (IA) or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering - without Intelligent Access (IA) .
    4. Ignition ON.
    5. Using a scan tool, perform Restraints  self-test to retrieve DTCs  .
      NOTE: When selecting Restraints from the Self Test menu, DTCs  are retrieved from the RCM and OCSM.

    Are any RCM and/or OCSM DTCs retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    1. Yes:
    2. No
      • CLEAR all RCM and OCSM CMDTCs  . PROVE OUT the SRS. The repair is complete. RETURN the vehicle to the customer.
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