PINPOINT TEST AE : The Rear Fog Lamp Control Module (RFLM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

AE1 CHECK THE REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL MODULE (RFLM) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: Rear Fog Lamp Control Module (RFLM) C4554 .

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C4554-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Are the voltages greater than 11 volts?

Yes	GO to AE2.
No	VERIFY BCM fuse 34 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the OEM Electrical Wiring Diagram Introduction to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

AE2 CHECK THE REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL MODULE (RFLM) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C4554-14	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes	GO to AE3.
No	REPAIR the circuit.

AE3 CHECK THE MS-CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL MODULE (RFLM) AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C4554-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-3
C4554-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-11

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes	CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to AE4.
No	REPAIR the circuit in question.

AE4 CHECK FOR CORRECT REAR FOG LAMP CONTROL MODULE (RFLM) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect the Rear Fog Lamp Control Module (RFLM) connector and related in-line connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the Rear Fog Lamp Control Module (RFLM) connector and related in-line connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new Rear Fog Lamp Control Module (RFLM). REFER to Exterior Lighting .
No	The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.