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Test U: Message Center Not Operating Properly (DTCS B1205, B1208, B1209 & B1212)

  1. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Press each message center button and listen for tone. If tone does not sound when each button is pressed, go to next step. If tone sounds when each button is pressed, system is okay at this time.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect message center switch module harness connector. Measure resistance between terminals at message center switch module (component side) while pressing each button. See MESSAGE CENTER SWITCH MODULE RESISTANCE  table. See Fig 1 . If resistance readings are as specified, go to next step. If resistance readings are not as specified, replace message center switch module.
  3. Disconnect instrument cluster harness connector C256. Measure resistance in Light Green wire between terminal No. 3 at instrument cluster harness connector C256 and terminal No. 4 at message center switch module harness connector C266. See Figure and Fig 2 . Measure resistance in Light Blue/Yellow wire between terminal No. 13 at instrument cluster harness connector C256 and terminal No. 5 at message center switch module harness connector C266. Measure resistance in Pink/Orange wire between terminal No. 15 at instrument cluster harness connector C256 and terminal No. 2 at message center switch module harness connector C266. If resistance readings are 5 ohms or less, replace instrument cluster. If any resistance reading is greater than 5 ohms, repair appropriate open circuit(s). See WIRING DIAGRAMS. 
MESSAGE CENTER SWITCH MODULE RESISTANCE

Press Button Between Terminals No. Ohms
None 2 & 4 16,900-17,900
DTE ECON 2 & 4 5400-5800
TRIP 2 & 4 2900-3100
DISPLAY 2 & 4 900-1000
RESET 2 & 4 300-400
None 2 & 5 16,900-17,900
MENU 2 & 5 5400-5800
SELECT 2 & 5 2900-3100
SYSTEM CHECK 2 & 5 1700-1850
DRIVER ID/E/M 2 & 5 900-1000
VEHICLE HANDLING 2 & 5 300-400
Fig 1: Identifying Message Center Switch Module Terminals
G98C00382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Message Center Switch Harness Connector C266 Terminals
G96J30279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.