Pinpoint Test J: The Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) 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 correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
- J1 CHECK THE LTM VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect the scan tool cable from the data link connector (DLC).
- Disconnect: LTM C4081c and C4081d
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the LTM C4081c-6, circuit 640 (RD/YE), harness side and ground; between the LTM C4081c-17, circuit 1524 (DB), harness side and ground; and between the LTM C4081d-4, circuit 1190 (YE/BK), harness side and ground.
- Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?
- YES : Go to J2.
- NO : VERIFY the battery junction box (BJB) fuse 108 (40A), and central junction box (CJB) fuses 8 (10A) and 19 (7.5A) are OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
- J2 CHECK THE LTM GROUND CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between the LTM C4081c-12, circuit 676 (PK/OG), harness side and ground; and between the LTM C4081d-3, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to J3.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
- J3 CHECK CIRCUIT 70 (LB/WH) BETWEEN THE DLC AND THE LTM FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the LTM C4081a-7, circuit 70 (LB/WH), harness side and the DLC C251-7, circuit 70 (LB/WH), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to J4.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
- J4 CHECK FOR CORRECT LTM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the LTM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the LTM 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 LTM. REFER to BODY CLOSURES 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.