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Module Communications Network System: Diagnosis Ford Ranger I

Communication Devices 30 illustrations ~297 words

Inspection & Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage. Refer to the following chart: VISUAL INSPECTION Electrical Central Junction Box (CJB) Fuse 17 (20 A) Damaged Wiring Harness Loose Or Corroded Connectors
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle: check that the program card is correctly installed. check the connections to the vehicle. check the ignition switch is in RUN. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, go to «PINPOINT TEST I: NO MODULE / NETWORK COMMUNICATION - NO POWER TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL»(ref-205003-S20789426022005111600000) .
  4. Go to «PINPOINT TEST PC: DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS TEST»(ref-205003-S02664299712005111600000) .

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Scheme 2: Pinpoint Test PC: Data Link Diagnostics Test

Symptom Chart

ConditionPossible SourcesAction
The 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake (4WABS) Control Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic ToolCircuit Or Connection In International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 Network. 4WABS Control Module (If Equipped).GO to PINPOINT TEST A: THE 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
The Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic ToolCircuit Or Connection In ISO 9141 Network GEMGO To PINPOINT TEST B: THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
The Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic ToolCircuit Or Connection In ISO 9141 Network RCMGO To PINPOINT TEST C: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
The Central Security Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic ToolCircuit Or Connection In ISO 9141 Network Central Security Module (If Equipped)GO To PINPOINT TEST D: THE CENTRAL SECURITY MODULE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic ToolCircuit Or Connection In Standard Corporate Protocol (SCP) Network PCMGO To PINPOINT TEST E: THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
The Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Control Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic ToolCircuit Or Connection In SCP Network 4WD Control Module (If Equipped)GO To PINPOINT TEST F: THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
No ISO 9141 Network Module/Network CommunicationCircuit Or Connection In ISO 9141 Network ISO 9141 networked modulesGO To PINPOINT TEST G: NO MODULE / NETWORK COMMUNICATION - ISO 9141 NETWORK .
No SCP Module/Network CommunicationCircuit Or Connection In SCP Network SCP Networked ModulesGO To PINPOINT TEST H: NO MODULE / NETWORK COMMUNICATION - SCP LINK .
No Module/Network Communication - No Power To The Diagnostic ToolDLC Central Junction Box (CJB) Fuse 17 (20 A) Circuitry Diagnostic ToolGO To PINPOINT TEST I: NO MODULE / NETWORK COMMUNICATION - NO POWER TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .

SYMPTOM CHART

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Scheme 3: Pinpoint Test A: The 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake (4WABS) Control Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnost

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Scheme 6: Pinpoint Test B: The Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool

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Scheme 8: Pinpoint Test C: The Restraint Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool

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Scheme 10: Pinpoint Test D: The Central Security Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool

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Scheme 11: Pinpoint Test E: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool

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Scheme 14: Pinpoint Test F: The Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Control Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool

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Scheme 15: Pinpoint Test G: No Module / Network Communication - ISO 9141 Network

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Scheme 22: Pinpoint Test H: No Module / Network Communication - SCP Link

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Scheme 26: Pinpoint Test I: No Module / Network Communication - No Power To The Diagnostic Tool

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Scheme 28: COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT WIRING REPAIR

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES»(ref-204997) .
  2. Strip the wires.
  3. Solder the wires. Install the heat shrink tube. Twist the wires together. Solder the wires together.
  4. Bend the wires back in a straight line.
  5. Position the (A) heat shrink tube over the (B) wire repair. Overlap the heat shrink tube on both wires.
  6. Use the heat gun to heat the repaired area until adhesive flows out both ends of the heat shrink tube.
  7. Reconnect the battery ground cable.