Pinpoint Test H: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- H1 CHECK THE DSM VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect the scan tool cable from the data link connector (DLC).
- Disconnect: DSM C341c
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the DSM C341c-14, circuit 1524 (DB), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- YES : Go to H2.
- NO : VERIFY the central junction box (CJB) fuse 19 (7.5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the voltage supply. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
- H2 CHECK THE DSM GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between the DSM C341c-1, circuit 676 (PK/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to H3.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
- H3 CHECK THE SCP CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE DSM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the DSM C341c-25, circuit 914 (TN/OG), harness side and the DLC C251-2, circuit 914 (TN/OG), harness side.
- Measure the resistance between the DSM C341c-26, circuit 915 (PK/LB), harness side and the DLC C251-10, circuit 915 (PK/LB), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to H4.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
- H4 CHECK FOR CORRECT DSM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the DSM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the DSM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- YES : INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.