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Pinpoint Test A: The Rear Video Is Inoperative

NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed results in false resistance readings. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  1. A1 CHECK AND CLEAN THE REAR VIDEO CAMERA LENS 
    • Clean and make sure the rear video camera lens is clear of any debris.
    • Test the video camera system and verify the video camera image.

    Is the video camera concern still present? 

    • Yes  : GO to A2  .
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern was caused by a dirty video camera lens.
  2. A2 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS OPERATION 
    • Check the operation of the reversing lamps.

    Do the reversing lamps operate correctly? 

  3. A3 CHECK THE DTCs FROM THE BCM AND APIM SELF-TESTS 
    • Using the scan tool, perform the BCM  and APIM  self-tests.

    Are any BCM or APIM DTCs retrieved? 

    • Yes  : For BCM  DTC B115E:08, GO to  A14.

      For APIM  DTC C1001:01, GO to  A5.

      For all other DTCs, REFER to DTC CHARTS .

    • No  : GO to A4  .
  4. A4 VERIFY AND ENABLE THE INOPERATIVE VIDEO CAMERA FEATURE 
    • Verify and enable the inoperative video camera feature within the FDIM  .

    Does the video camera feature operate correctly? 

    • Yes  : The video camera system is operating correctly at this time. The video camera feature concern was caused by the feature being disabled. INSTRUCT the customer on how to enable the video camera features. REFER to the Owner's Literature.
    • No  : GO to A5  .
  5. A5 CHECK THE FDIM DISPLAY 
    • Observe the FDIM  while placing the vehicle in reverse.

    While selecting reverse and waiting up to 30 seconds, does the FDIM screen switch to video camera mode and display "Rear View Camera Is Unavailable Please Contact Your Dealership"? 

    • Yes  : The FDIM  display is functional. There is no signal from the video camera. GO to A6  .
    • No  : RETRIEVE and FOLLOW APIM  DTCs. Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article for the procedure.
  6. A6 CHECK THE VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS INTEGRITY 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: APIM C2383  .
    • Measure the resistance  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C2383-14  VMP19 (WH/GN) C2383-15  RMP19 (BN/VT)
      Fig 1: Identifying APIM Connector Pins
      G09573042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is the resistance between 74 and 106 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to A7  .
    • No  : GO to  A9.
  7. A7 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Disconnect: Video Camera C4357  .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-1  CBP34 (VT/BN) - Ground
      Fig 2: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes  : GO to A8  .
    • No  : VERIFY the BCM  fuse 34 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
  8. A8 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the voltage  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-1  CBP34 (VT/BN) C4357-6  DMP19 (BK/YE)
      Fig 3: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    • Yes  : GO to A9  .
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  9. A9 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-4  VMP19 (WH/GN) - Ground
      C4357-3  RMP19 (BN/VT) - Ground
      Fig 4: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to A10  .
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question.
  10. A10 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VIDEO SHIELD 
    • Measure the resistance  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-3  RMP19 (BN/VT) C4357-6  DMP19 (BK/YE)
      C4357-4  VMP19 (WH/GN) C4357-6  DMP19 (BK/YE)
      Fig 5: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to A11  .
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question.
  11. A11 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-4  VMP19 (WH/GN) - Ground
      C4357-3  RMP19 (BN/VT) - Ground
      Fig 6: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit in question.
    • No  : GO to A12  .
  12. A12 CHECK VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire  between:
      Lead 1 Lead 2
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-4  VMP19 (WH/GN) C4357-3  RMP19 (BN/VT)
      Fig 7: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C2383-14  VMP19 (WH/GN) C2383-15  RMP19 (BN/VT)
      Fig 8: Identifying APIM Connector Pins
      G09573049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes  : REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to  A14.
    • No  : REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to A13  .
  13. A13 CHECK VIDEO (+) SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-4  VMP19 (WH/GN) C2383-14  VMP19 (WH/GN)
      Fig 9: Measuring Resistance Between Video Camera C4357-4, Circuit VMP19 (WH/GN) And APIM C2383-14, Circuit VMP19 (WH/GN)
      G07402444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit RMP19 (BN/VT).
    • No  : REPAIR circuit VMP19 (WH/GN).
  14. A14 CHECK THE LIN CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Video Camera C4357  .
    • Disconnect: BCM C2280C  .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-2  VDN03 (GY/VT) - Ground
      Fig 10: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit.
    • No  : GO to A15  .
  15. A15 CHECK THE LIN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Measure the resistance  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-2  VDN03 (GY/VT) C2280C-12  VDN03 (GY)
      Fig 11: Checking LIN Circuit
      G08616777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to A16  .
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  16. A16 CHECK THE LIN CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance  between:
      Positive Lead Negative Lead
      Pin Circuit Pin Circuit
      C4357-2  VDN03 (GY/VT) - Ground
      Fig 12: Identifying Video Camera Connector Pins
      G09573053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to A17  .
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  17. A17 CHECK FOR CORRECT VIDEO CAMERA OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the video camera connector.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the video camera connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    • 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 video camera. REFER to VIDEO CAMERA .
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by the video camera connection. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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