Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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 or electrical damage.
Mechanical Electrical - Halfshafts
- IWEs
- Driveshaft and U-joints
- Vacuum leaks
- Fluid leaks
- Matching tire sizes
- Transfer case
- BJB fuses:
- 20 (20A)
- 29 (10A)
- 54 (5A)
- 68 (25A)
- BCM fuse 34 (10A) (vehicles with ELD only)
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- MSS
- Synchronization clutch
- IWE solenoid
- Transfer case shift motor
- 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 , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the PCM.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
- Carry out the self-test diagnostics for the TCCM.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the TCCM DTC Chart . For all other DTCs, REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart - Four-Wheel Drive System or GO to Symptom Chart - NVH .
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.