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PINPOINT TEST I : The BCM Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. REFER to Battery, Mounting and Cables
    NOTE: Measurements are taken with the fuse installed and probes placed at the terminals on the back of the fuse blade.

  1. I1 CHECK BCM VOLTAGE SUPPLY
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2280G-1
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts on both sides of the fuse? 

    Yes  GO to  I2.
    No  VERIFY the high current BJB fuse B (100A) is OK. If OK, GO to  I12. If not OK, REFER to the OEM ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
  2. I2 CHECK THE BCM GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: BCM C2280D.
    • Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2280D-25
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  I3.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  3. I3 CHECK THE HS-CAN TERMINATION RESISTANCE

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect the scan tool cable from the DLC.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C251-6
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C251-14

    Is the resistance between 54 and 66 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  I4.
    No  GO to  I9.
  4. I4 CHECK THE MS-CAN TERMINATION RESISTANCE

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C251-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C251-11

    Is the resistance between 54 and 66 ohms? 

    Yes  CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to  I12.
    No  GO to  I5.
  5. I5 CHECK THE MS-CAN TERMINATION RESISTANCE WITH THE HVAC MODULE DISCONNECTED

    • Disconnect: HVAC module C228A.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C251-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C251-11

    Is the resistance between 108 and 132 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to Pinpoint Test J .
    No  GO to  I6.
  6. I6 CHECK THE MS-CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE BCM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: BCM C2280B.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2280B-38
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C251-3
      C2280B-39
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C251-11

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  I7.
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question in question.
  7. NOTE: Measurements are taken with the fuse installed and the probes placed at the terminals on the back side of the fuse blade.

  8. I7 CHECK THE MS-CAN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO POWER
    • Connect: BCM C2280B.
    • Connect: Negative Battery Cable.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C251-3
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      C251-11
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 3 volts on either circuit? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit in question in question.
    No  GO to  I8.
  9. I8 CHECK THE MS-CAN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C251-3
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      C251-11
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  I9.
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question in question.
  10. I9 CHECK THE HS-CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE BCM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect: BCM C2280F.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2280F-16
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C251-6
      C2280F-17
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C251-14

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  I10.
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question.
  11. I10 CHECK THE HS-CAN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO POWER

    • Connect: BCM C2280F.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C251-6
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      C251-14
      GFD33595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 3 volts on either circuit? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit in question.
    No  GO to  I11.
  12. I11 CHECK THE HS-CAN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C251-6
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      C251-14
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to  I12.
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question.
  13. I12 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect the BCM connector and related in-line connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (replace connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - replace terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - replace pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the BCM connector and related in-line connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, discontinue this test and follow TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.