Symptom Chart: General Audio System: Notes

Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

SYMPTOM CHART - GENERAL AUDIO SYSTEM

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
A module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Module	REFER to SYMPTOM CHART: COMMUNICATION NETWORK .
The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) backlighting does not operate correctly	Illumination system concern Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)	REFER to SYMPTOM CHART: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION .
The Compact Disc (CD) player is inoperative/does not operate correctly	Compact Disc (CD) Audio Control Module (ACM)	INSPECT the Compact Disc (CD) for scratches, fingerprints, a loose paper label, incorrect format, or damage. INSERT a known good Compact Disc (CD) and TEST the system. If the system operates correctly, the concern was caused by a damaged Compact Disc (CD). If the system does not operate correctly, INSTALL a new Audio Control Module (ACM). REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) .
The steering wheel controls are inoperative/do not operate correctly	Wiring, terminals or connectors Clockspring Steering wheel switch Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) Audio Control Module (ACM)	REFER to Diagnostic Routine D .
The audio input jack is inoperative or has poor sound quality	Wiring, terminals or connectors Audio input jack Audio Control Module (ACM)	REFER to Diagnostic Routine E .
The speed compensated volume does not operate correctly	Speed compensated volume setting Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) signal concern Communication network concern Audio Control Module (ACM)	REFER to Diagnostic Routine G .
The audio system does not operate correctly from the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)	Communication network concern Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)	REFER to Diagnostic Routine I .
An individual switch in the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) is inoperative	Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)	INSTALL a new Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM). REFER to Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) .
The Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) is inoperative/does not operate correctly	Communication network concern Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM)	REFER to Diagnostic Routine H .