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 by checking the air bag warning indicator in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). Refer to Prove Out the System in this information.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. Do not disconnect electrical connectors until directed to do so within the pinpoint test.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Damaged Restraints Control Module (RCM) or loose mounting
- Damaged LH or RH front impact severity sensor(s)
- Damaged side impact sensor front door and/or C-pillar
- Damaged or disconnected Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator
- Damaged front driver/passenger seat assembly
- Open Body Control Module (BCM) fuse(s):
- 36 (10A)
- 41 (7.5A)
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose, damaged or corroded connectors
- Circuitry open/shorted
- Damaged shorting bars
- Loose, damaged or pinched passenger seat wire harness
- 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 ON.
- 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 on-demand and Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs) from the RCM and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM).
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the DTC Charts . For all other DTCs, REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart .
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.