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Pinpoint Test G: No High Speed Controller Area Network (Can) Communication

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  1. G1 CHECK THE DLC C251 FOR DAMAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Inspect the DLC C251 for damage.
    • Is the DLC C251 OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to  G2.
    • No  : REPAIR the DLC C251. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
  2. G2 CHECK ALL THE HIGH SPEED CAN MODULE CONNECTORS 
    • Disconnect: PCM C175.
    • Disconnect: ABS Module C135.
    • Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220.
    • Inspect the connectors for damage.
    • Are the connectors OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to  G3.
    • No  : REPAIR the module connector in question. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
  3. G3 CHECK HIGH SPEED CAN CIRCUITS 1847 (WH/OG) AND 1848 (PK/OG) BETWEEN THE PCM C175 AND THE DLC C251 FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between the PCM C175 pin 15, circuit 1847 (WH/OG), harness side and the DLC C251 pin 6, circuit 1847 (WH/OG), harness side.
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between PCM C175 Pin 15, Circuit 1847 (WH/OG), Harness Side And DLC C251 Pin 6, Circuit 1847 (WH/OG), Harness Side
      G03958568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the PCM C175 pin 16, circuit 1848 (PK/OG), harness side and the DLC C251 pin 14, circuit 1848 (PK/OG), harness side.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between PCM C175 Pin 16, Circuit 1848 (PK/OG), Harness Side And DLC C251 Pin 14, Circuit 1848 (PK/OG), Harness Side
      G03958569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  G4.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
  4. G4 CHECK HIGH SPEED CAN CIRCUITS 1847 (WH/OG) AND 1848 (PK/OG) BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER C220 AND THE DLC C251 FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220 pin 11, circuit 1847 (WH/OG), harness side and the DLC C251 pin 6, circuit 1847 (WH/OG), harness side.
    Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Instrument Cluster C220 Pin 11, Circuit 1847 (WH/OG), Harness Side And DLC C251 Pin 6, Circuit 1847 (WH/OG), Harness Side
    G03958570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220 pin 10, circuit 1848 (PK/OG), harness side and the DLC C251 pin 14, circuit 1848 (PK/OG), harness side.
    Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Instrument Cluster C220 Pin 10, Circuit 1848 (PK/OG), Harness Side And DLC C251 Pin 14, Circuit 1848 (PK/OG), Harness Side
    G03958571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  G5.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
  7. G5 CHECK THE HIGH SPEED CAN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between the DLC C251 pin 6, circuit 1847 (WH/OG), harness side and ground; and between the DLC pin 14, circuit 1848 (PK/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between DLC C251 Pin 6, Circuit 1847 (WH/OG), Harness Side And Ground; And Between DLC Pin 14, Circuit 1848 (PK/OG), Harness Side And Ground
      G03879949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  G6.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
  8. G6 CHECK THE HIGH SPEED CAN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO POWER 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the DLC C251 pin 6, circuit 1847 (WH/OG), harness side and ground; and between the DLC pin 14, circuit 1848 (PK/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 6: Measuring Voltage Between DLC C251 Pin 6, Circuit 1847 (WH/OG), Harness Side And Ground; And Between DLC Pin 14, Circuit 1848 (PK/OG), Harness Side And Ground
      G03879950Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage indicated? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
    • No  : GO to  G7.
  9. G7 CHECK THE HIGH SPEED CAN CIRCUITS WITH THE ABS MODULE DISCONNECTED 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Connect: PCM C175.
    • Connect: Instrument Cluster C220.
    • Key in ON position.
    • CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
    • Is system passed obtained? 
    • Yes  : GO to  G11.
    • No  : GO to  G8.
  10. G8 CHECK THE HIGH SPEED CAN NETWORK WITH A SUBSTITUTED PCM 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • INSTALL a known good PCM. Refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
    • Key in ON position.
    • CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
    • Is system passed obtained? 
    • Yes  : GO to  G9.
    • No  : REINSTALL the original PCM. GO to  G10.
  11. G9 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • push-out pins
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
  12. G10 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • push-out pins
    • Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
  13. G11 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the ABS module connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • push-out pins
    • Connect all the ABS module connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. CARRY OUT the diagnostic tool data link test.
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