Ford Fiesta: Exterior Lighting / Reversing Lamps. Diagnosis and Testing
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DTC Chart: BCM
BCM
DTC Chart
BCM
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Description
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Action
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C1137:24
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Reverse Gear Switch: Signal Stuck High
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GO to Pinpoint Test C
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Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart: Reversing Lamps
Symptom Chart
Condition
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Possible Sources
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Actions
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A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool
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Fuse
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Wiring, terminals or connectors
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Module
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REFER to: Communications Network (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing).
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All the reversing lamps are inoperative
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Refer to the Pinpoint Test
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GO to Pinpoint Test A
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An individual reversing lamp is inoperative
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Refer to the Pinpoint Test
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GO to Pinpoint Test B
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The reversing lamps are on continuously
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Refer to the Pinpoint Test
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GO to Pinpoint Test C
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Pinpoint Tests
All the Reversing Lamps Are Inoperative
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 93 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).
Possible Sources
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Fuse
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Wiring, terminals or connectors
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Reversing lamp switch (manual transmission)
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Reversing lamps relay (automatic transmission)
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TCM (automatic transmission)
Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks
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Inspect CJB fuse 6 (10A).
PINPOINT TEST A: ALL THE REVERSING LAMPS ARE INOPERATIVE
A1 DETERMINE THE TRANSMISSION TYPE |
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Check the vehicle for a manual transmission.
Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission?
Yes |
VERIFY the CJB fuse 6 (10A) is OK. If OK, GO to A2 If not OK, REFER to
the Wiring Diagrams manual to identify the possible causes of the
circuit short.
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No |
VERIFY the CJB fuse 6 (10A) is OK. If OK, GO to A4If not OK, REFER to
the Wiring Diagrams manual to identify the possible causes of the
circuit short.
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A2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE REVERSING LAMP SWITCH |
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Disconnect: Reversing Lamp Switch C1131.
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Measure:
Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C1131-1
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Ground
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Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
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A3 BYPASS THE REVERSING LAMP SWITCH |
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Connect a fused jumper wire:
Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C1131-1
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C1131-2
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Do the reversing lamps illuminate?
Yes |
REMOVE the fused jumper wire. INSTALL a new reversing lamp switch. REFER to: Reversing Lamp Switch (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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No |
For 4-door vehicles, REMOVE the fused jumper wire. GO to A9
For 5-door vehicles, REMOVE the fused jumper wire. REPAIR the reversing lamps voltage supply circuit.
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A4 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY |
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Disconnect: reversing lamps relay.
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Substitute a known good relay and recheck the reversing lamps operation.
Do the reversing lamps operate correctly?
Yes |
REMOVE the known good relay. INSTALL a new reversing lamps relay.
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No |
REMOVE the known good relay. GO to A5
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A5 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY |
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Measure:
Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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Reversing Lamps Relay Pin 1
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Ground
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Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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Reversing Lamps Relay Pin 3
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Ground
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Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?
No |
REPAIR the circuit in question.
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A6 BYPASS THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY |
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Connect a fused jumper wire:
Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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Reversing Lamps Relay Pin 3
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Reversing Lamps Relay Pin 5
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Do the reversing lamps illuminate?
Yes |
REMOVE the fused jumper wire. GO to A7
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No |
For 4-door vehicles, REMOVE the fused jumper wire. GO to A9
For 5-door vehicles, REMOVE the fused jumper wire. REPAIR the reversing lamps voltage supply circuit.
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A7 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE |
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Measure:
Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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Reversing Lamps Relay Pin 2
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Ground
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Is any voltage present?
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A8 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN |
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Measure:
Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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Reversing Lamps Relay Pin 2
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C1750A-40
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Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
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A9 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN |
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Disconnect: LH Reversing Lamp C498.
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Measure:
Click to display connectors
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C498-1
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C498-4
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Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes |
REPAIR the reversing lamps voltage supply circuit.
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A10 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
OPERATION |
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Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
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Repair:
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corrosion (install new connector or terminals – clean module pins)
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damaged or bent pins – install new terminals/pins
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pushed-out pins – install new pins as necessary
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Reconnect the BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
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Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes |
CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a
TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB
instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this
concern, INSTALL a new BCM . REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation).
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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.
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An Individual Reversing Lamp Is Inoperative
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 93 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).
Possible Sources
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Bulb
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Wiring, terminals or connectors
PINPOINT TEST B: AN INDIVIDUAL REVERSING LAMP IS INOPERATIVE
B1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE REVERSING LAMP |
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Disconnect: Inoperative 4-Door LH Reversing Lamp C498 or RH Reversing Lamp C499.
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Disconnect: Inoperative 5-Door LH Rear Lamp C414 or RH Rear Lamp C417.
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Place the gear selector lever in the reverse.
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Measure:
Click to display connectors
4-Door LH Reversing Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C498-1
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Ground
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Click to display connectors
4-Door RH Reversing Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C499-1
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Ground
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Click to display connectors
5-Door LH Rear Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C414-3
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Ground
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Click to display connectors
5-Door RH Rear Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C417-3
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Ground
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Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
No |
REPAIR the reversing lamp voltage supply circuit.
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B2 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMP GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN |
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Measure:
Click to display connectors
4-Door LH Reversing Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C498-1
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C498-4
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Click to display connectors
4-Door RH Reversing Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C499-1
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C499-4
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Click to display connectors
5-Door LH Rear Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C414-3
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C414-6
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Click to display connectors
5-Door RH Rear Lamp
Positive Lead
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Measurement / Action
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Negative Lead
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C417-3
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C417-6
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Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?
Yes |
For 4-door vehicles, INSTALL a new bulb.
For 5-door vehicles, VERIFY the bulb is OK. If OK,
REPAIR or INSTALL a new rear lamp jumper harness. If not OK, INSTALL a
new bulb.
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The Reversing Lamps Are On Continuously
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 93 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Exterior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC
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Description
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Fault Trigger Conditions
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C1137:24
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Reverse Gear Switch: Signal Stuck High
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A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects one of the following:
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Reversing lamp switch input detects
voltage (transmission selector in REVERSE) for greater than 1 second
while the vehicle speed is greater than 60 km/h (37 mph).
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Reversing lamp switch input detects a short to ground during the BCM self-test.
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Possible Sources
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Wiring, terminals or connectors
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Gear range input
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GPSM
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TCM
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Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
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BCM
PINPOINT TEST C: THE REVERSING LAMPS ARE ON CONTINUOUSLY
C1 DETERMINE THE TRANSMISSION TYPE |
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Check the vehicle for a manual transmission.
Is the vehicle equipped with a manual transmission?
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C2 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMP SWITCH |
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Disconnect: Reversing Lamp Switch C1131.
Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate?
Yes |
If equipped with SYNC®, GO to C4
If not equipped with SYNC®, GO to C5
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No |
INSTALL a new reversing lamp switch. REFER to: Reversing Lamp Switch (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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C3 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY OUTPUT |
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Disconnect: reversing lamps relay.
Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate?
Yes |
If equipped with SYNC®, GO to C4
If not equipped with SYNC®, GO to C5
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C4 CHECK THE GPSM (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE)
FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE |
Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate?
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C5 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE |
Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate?
Yes |
If equipped with an auto-dimming interior rear view mirror, GO to C6
If not equipped with an auto-dimming interior rear
view mirror, REPAIR the reversing lamps voltage supply circuit for a
short to voltage.
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C6 CHECK THE AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE |
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Disconnect: Auto-Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror C911 (without rain sensor).
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Disconnect: Auto-Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror C9012 (with rain sensor).
Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate?
No |
INSTALL a new auto-dimming interior rear view mirror. REFER to: Interior Rear View Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
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C7 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY |
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Disconnect: reversing lamps relay.
-
Substitute a known good relay.
Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate?
Yes |
REMOVE the known good relay. GO to C8
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No |
REMOVE the known good relay. INSTALL a new reversing lamps relay.
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C8 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS RELAY ENABLE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND |
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Connect: reversing lamps relay.
Do the reversing lamps continue to illuminate?
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C9 CHECK THE TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE)
GEAR STATUS INPUT PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION)
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Using a diagnostic scan tool, view TCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs).
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Monitor the TCM GEAR_ENGAGED PID while placing the gear selector lever through all its positions.
Does the PID agree with the gear selections?
No |
REFER to: Automatic Transmission (307-01 Automatic Transmission -
6-Speed PowerShift Transmission – DPS6/6DCT250, Diagnosis and Testing). to diagnose the gear input.
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C10 CHECK FOR CORRECT GPSM (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE)
OPERATION |
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Disconnect and inspect the GPSM connector.
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Repair:
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corrosion (install new connector or terminals – clean module pins)
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damaged or bent pins – install new terminals/pins
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pushed-out pins – install new pins as necessary
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Reconnect the GPSM connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
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Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes |
CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a
TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB
instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this
concern, INSTALL a new GPSM . For vehicles not equipped with a
touchscreen, REFER to: Global Positioning System Module (GPSM)
(415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC, Removal and Installation). For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen,
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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.
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C11 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
OPERATION |
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Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
-
Repair:
-
corrosion (install new connector or terminals – clean module pins)
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damaged or bent pins – install new terminals/pins
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pushed-out pins – install new pins as necessary
-
Reconnect the BCM 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 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a
TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB
instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this
concern, INSTALL a new BCM . REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation).
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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.
|
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C12 CHECK FOR CORRECT TCM (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE)
OPERATION |
-
Disconnect and inspect all TCM connectors.
-
Repair:
-
corrosion (install new connector or terminals – clean module pins)
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damaged or bent pins – install new terminals/pins
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pushed-out pins – install new pins as necessary
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Reconnect the TCM 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 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a
TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB
instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this
concern, INSTALL a new TCM . REFER to: Transmission Control Module
(TCM) (307-01 Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed PowerShift Transmission –
DPS6/6DCT250, Removal and Installation).
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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.
|
|
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
B11D8:12 and B11D8:14
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 46 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
On
vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection
(GTDI) or 1.6L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine, the
RCM transmits an event notification signal which communicates crash
status and SRS deploy..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Inform..