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.

RETRIEVE RCM DTCs
1. Ignition ON.
2. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs .
Were any incorrect component installed DTCs retrieved on-demand during self-test?
1. Yes:
  - This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved during self-test.
  - If DTC B00A0:4A was retrieved, REFER to Diagnostic Routine Q: B00A0:09, B00A0:4A, B00A0:63, B00A0:64 and B00A0:68 .
  - For all other incorrect component installed DTCs , GO to 2 .
2. No
  - This is an intermittent fault when present as a CMDTC only. GO to 7.
CHECK THE VEHICLE HISTORY
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Check the vehicle repair history.
Has a new RCM or OCSM been installed during this or a prior repair?
1. Yes:
  - GO to 3 .
2. No
  - GO to 4.
CHECK THE RCM AND OCSM VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PIDs
1. Ignition ON.
2. Using a scan tool, view RCM PIDs .
  - View and record:
  - V_ID_14229_RCM
  - OCS_MY
3. Using a scan tool, view OCSM PIDs .
  - View and record:
  - V_ID_14229_OCS
  - MY_14229
4. Verify the correct vehicle application.
Do the PID values match the vehicle application?
1. Yes:
  - GO to 4 .
2. No
  - INSTALL the correct RCM or OCSM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) or REFER to Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor . GO to 8.
VERIFY THE ABS MODULE PART NUMBER
1. Ignition ON.
2. Using the Log Viewer function of the scan tool, retrieve and record the ABS module part number from Log Viewer.
3. Check the part number recorded against the number listed in the Ford Catalog Advantage or equivalent and verify the correct ABS module is present in the vehicle.
Is the correct ABS module installed?
1. Yes:
  - GO to 5 .
2. No
  - INSTALL the correct ABS module. REFER to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE . GO to 8.
VERIFY THE RCM CONFIGURATION
1. Ignition ON.
2. Carry out PMI for the RCM. Use as-built data when carrying out PMI. Refer to the scan tool instructions to carry out PMI. REFER to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) .
3. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs .
Were any incorrect component installed DTCs retrieved on-demand during self-test?
1. Yes:
  - GO to 6 .
2. No
  - Fault corrected. GO to 8.
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. 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) .
2. 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 damage, 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.
3. Connect all previously disconnected component(s)/connector(s).
4. 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) .
5. Ignition ON.
6. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs .
Were any incorrect component installed DTCs 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 8.
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 7 .
CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT
1. Using a scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve DTCs .
Were any DTCs 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 8 .
2. No
  - CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault. ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition frequently. ACTIVATE other systems in the same wire harness. 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 8 .
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:
  - Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. REFER to DTC Chart: Restraint Control Module (RCM) or REFER to DTC Chart: Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) for pinpoint test direction.
2. No
  - CLEAR all RCM and OCSM CMDTCs . PROVE OUT the SRS. The repair is complete. RETURN the vehicle to the customer.