Pinpoint Test Ab: DTC B2844 - Ignition Fault
NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- AB1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded instrument cluster (IC) DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Is DTC B1352 recorded?
- YES : Go to Pinpoint Test AI .
- NO : Go to AB2.
- AB2 CHECK CIRCUIT CBP20 (YE/VT) FOR VOLTAGE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ACC POSITION
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster (IC) C220
- Key in ACCESSORY position.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster (IC) C220-20, circuit CBP20 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the ignition switch in the ACC position?
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- YES : REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : Go to AB3.
- AB3 CHECK CIRCUIT CBP20 (YE/VT) FOR VOLTAGE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE RUN OR START POSITION
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM Power Relay
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster (IC) C220-20, circuit CBP20 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
- Place the ignition switch in the START postion.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster (IC) C220-20, circuit CBP20 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the voltage between the instrument cluster (IC) C220-20, circuit CBP20 (YE/VT), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the ignition switch in the RUN and the START position, and does the voltage drop to 0 volts when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position?
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Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Instrument Cluster (IC) C220-20, Circuit CBP20 (YE/VT) (START Postion)Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Instrument Cluster (IC) C220-20, Circuit CBP20 (YE/VT) (OFF Postion)Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- YES : Go to AB4.
- NO : REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article to diagnose the ignition switch circuits.
- AB4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.