Pinpoint Test R: The Sod-L Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. 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.

NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

R1 CHECK THE SOD-L VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: SOD-L C4230.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the SOD-L C4230-5, circuit CBP35 (YE/GY), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Checking SOD-L Voltage Supply Circuit For An Open
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Result/Action to Take
- Yes : GO to R2.
- No : VERIFY the Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse 35 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit in question. If not OK, REFER to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
R2 CHECK THE SOD-L GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
- Measure the resistance between the SOD-L C4230-2, circuit GD171 (BK/GY), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Checking SOD-L Ground Circuit For An Open
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to R3.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. CONNECT the negative battery cable. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
R3 CHECK THE MS-CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE SOD-L AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the SOD-L C4230-4, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side and the Data Link Connector (DLC) C251-3, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side.
  
  Fig 3: Checking MS-CAN Circuits Between SOD-L And DLC For An Open (1 Of 2)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Measure the resistance between the SOD-L C4230-3, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side and the DLC C251-11, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side.
  
  Fig 4: Checking MS-CAN Circuits Between SOD-L And DLC For An Open (2 Of 2)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to R4.
- No : REPAIR the circuit in question. CONNECT the negative battery cable. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
R4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SOD-L OPERATION

Disconnect the SOD-L connector.
Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
Connect the SOD-L connector and make sure it seats correctly.
Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?

Yes : INSTALL a new SOD-L. REFER to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS . 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.