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Pinpoint Test C: DTC B1520

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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.
  1. C1 CHECK THE HOOD SWITCH 
    • Disconnect: Hood Switch C127.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire between the hood switch C127-1, circuit CPL25 (BU/OG), harness side and the hood switch C127-2, circuit GD123 (BK/GY), harness side.
      Fig 1: Connecting Fused Jumper Wire Between Hood Switch C127-1, Circuit CPL25 (BU/OG) And Hood Switch C127-2, Circuit GD123 (BK/GY)
      G07413671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Clear the SJB DTCs.
    • Repeat the SJB self-test.
    • Is the SJB DTC B1520 retrieved? 
    • Yes  : REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to C2.
    • No  : REMOVE the jumper wire. INSTALL a new hood switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. C2 CHECK THE HOOD SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between the hood switch C127-2, circuit GD123 (BK/GY), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Hood Switch C127-2, Circuit GD123 (BK/GY) And Ground
      G06396197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to C3.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  3. C3 CHECK THE HOOD SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: SJB C2280F.
    • Measure the resistance between the SJB C2280F-10, circuit CPL25 (BU/OG), harness side and the hood switch C127-1, circuit CPL25 (BU/OG), harness side.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between SJB C2280F-10, Circuit CPL25 (BU/OG) And Hood Switch C127-1
      G06134135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to C4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  4. C4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . REPEAT the self-test. 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.