Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks
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- Make sure the vacuum hoses are connected.
- Check the brake booster and vacuum hoses for obvious signs of leaks or damage.
NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may cause damage to the connector.
- V1: CHECK FOR DTC C0047:16, C0047:1C, C0047:1E AND C0047:64
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
Carry out the ABS self-test.
- Is DTC C0047:16, C0047:1C, C0047:1E or C0047:64 present?
Yes No Go to PINPOINT TEST C . Go to V2. - Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- V2: CHECK FOR DTC P258A:14
- Review the results form the ABS module self-test.
- Is DTC P258A:14 present?
Yes No Go to V7. Go to V3. - V3: CHECK THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND VACUUM HOSES FOR LEAKS
- Verify all the vacuum hoses are fully connected to their ports.
- Inspect the following items for leaks:
- brake booster body
- brake booster-to-master cylinder seal
- booster shell at master cylinder seal
- brake booster-to-bulkhead seal
- brake booster vacuum sensor seal
- brake booster-to-vacuum pump hose
- Are all hoses connected and are all items free of any leaks?
Yes No Go to V4. CONNECT or INSTALL new components as necessary. - V4: CHECK THE ABS MODULE VACUUM/PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL 1 (VAC_PRS_S1) PID
- Ignition ON, engine running.
- Access the ABS and monitor the VAC_PRS_S1 (PRESS) PID.
- Apply and release the brake pedal while monitoring the PID.
- Does the PID display change when the pedal is applied?
Yes No Go to V5. Go to PINPOINT TEST C . - V5: CHECK THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP RELAY
- Ignition OFF.
- Remove the vacuum pump relay.
- Substitute a known good relay.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- Does the vacuum pump continue to run?
Yes No REMOVE the known good relay.
Go to V6.REMOVE the known good relay. INSTALL a new brake vacuum pump relay. - V6: CHECK THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between:
(+) Vacuum Pump Relay Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) VPRO Ground - Is any voltage present?
Yes No REPAIR the circuit. Go to V7. - Measure the voltage between:
- V7: CHECK THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Remove the brake vacuum pump relay (if not previously removed).
- ABS Module connector disconnected. (C135)
- Measure the resistance between:
(+) Vacuum Pump Relay Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) VPRC Ground - Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes No Go to V8. REPAIR the circuit. - V8: CHECK THE VACUUM IN THE BRAKE BOOSTER
- ABS Module connector connected. (C135)
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.NOTE: Subtract 3.3863 kPa (1 in-Hg) from the reading for every 304.8 m (1, 000 ft.) of elevation above sea level.
- Access the ABS and monitor the VAC_PRS_S1 (PRESS) PID.NOTE: 100mbar = 10 kPa = 3 in Hg
- Is the PID displaying higher than 71.11 kPa (21 in-Hg)?
Yes No Go to V9. The elevation in your area is causing the brake vacuum pump to run continuously. This is a normal condition. - V9: CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- ABS Module connector disconnected. (C135) (if not previously disconnected)
- Using a good light source, inspect all disconnected electrical connectors for the following:
- corrosion - install new connector or terminal and clean the module pins
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals or pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- spread terminals - install new terminals as necessary
- Reconnect the ABS module connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes No INSTALL a new ABS module.
CHECK OASIS for any service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA.
If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions.
If no services articles address this concern, INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article.
ORDER a replacement ABS module and INCLUDE the RVC on the form.
If this is a Ford paid repair, INCLUDE the RVC on the warranty claim form.The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.