Pinpoint Test F: The Ignition Key Can Be Turned To The Off Position When The Selector Lever Is Not In Park

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Refer to Wiring Diagrams SHIFT INTERLOCK for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components - System Operation and Component Description .

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC	Description	Fault Trigger Condition
BCM B1472:12	Ignition Key Removal Inhibit: Circuit Short To Battery	Sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage from the key removal inhibit solenoid control circuit.
BCM B1472:14	Ignition Key Removal Inhibit: Circuit Short To Ground Or Open	Sets when the BCM detects an open from the key removal inhibit solenoid control circuit.

Possible Sources

Wiring, terminals or connectors
Key Release Interlock Actuator
BCM

NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

F1 CHECK THE KEY RELEASE INTERLOCK ACTUATOR POWER CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect Key Release Interlock Actuator C2139.

Set the park brake.

Select NEUTRAL.

Connect:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2139-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?

Yes

GO to F3.

No	CHECK BCM fuse 20 (5A). If OK, GO to F2. If not OK, REPAIR the circuit.

F2 CHECK THE KEY RELEASE INTERLOCK ACTUATOR POWER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Disconnect BCM C2280A.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2139-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2280A-12

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to F3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

F3 CHECK THE KEY RELEASE INTERLOCK ACTUATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Disconnect BCM C2280B.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2280B-12	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2139-2

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to F4

No	REPAIR the circuit.

F4 CHECK THE KEY RELEASE INTERLOCK ACTUATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2280B-12	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes

GO to F5

No	REPAIR the circuit.

F5 CHECK THE KEY RELEASE INTERLOCK ACTUATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2280B-12	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2139-2

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new key release interlock actuator. REFER to: Ignition Switch . . TEST the system for normal operation. If the concern is still present, GO to F6

No	REPAIR the circuit.

F6 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the BCM connectors and all other previously disconnected connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable 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 service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) .

No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.