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.
- Verify the stoplamps operate correctly by applying and releasing the brake pedal. If the stoplamps do not operate correctly, REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . If the stoplamps operate correctly, proceed to the next step.
- Verify that the PRNDL operates correctly on the IPC. If the PRNDL does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES . If the PRNDL operates correctly, proceed to the next step.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Wheel speed sensor ring
- Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
- Tire pressure
- Mismatched wheels or tires on vehicle
- Base brake system
- Brake booster vacuum hose
- Steering components, suspension components and tire size
- Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuses:
- 36 (30A)
- 47 (60A)
- 54 (5A)
- ABS module
- Wheel speed sensors
- Stoplamp switch
- Stability/traction control switch
- Hill Descent Control™ switch (if equipped)
- Brake fluid level switch
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Brake booster vacuum sensor
- 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 The PCM Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool, 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).
- Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the ABS module.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to ABS Module DTC Chart . For all other DTCs, refer to the Master DTC Chart in 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.