Pinpoint Test K: The FDIM Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool (Without Navigation)

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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 results in false resistance readings. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

K1 CHECK THE FDIM VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: FDIM C2123.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between the FDIM C2123-12, circuit SBP14 (BN/RD), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between FDIM C2123-12, Circuit SBP14 (BN/RD) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : GO to K2.
- No : VERIFY the Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse 14 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
K2 CHECK THE FDIM GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
- Measure the resistance between the FDIM C2123-8, circuit GD116 (BK/VT), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between FDIM C2123-8, Circuit GD116 (BK/VT) And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to K3.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. CONNECT the negative battery cable. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
K3 CHECK THE MS-CAN CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE FDIM AND THE DLC FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the FDIM C2123-4, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side and the DLC C251-3, circuit VDB06 (GY/OG), harness side.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between FDIM C2123-4, Circuit VDB06 (GY/OG) And DLC C251-3
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Measure the resistance between the FDIM C2123-5, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side and the DLC C251-11, circuit VDB07 (VT/OG), harness side.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between FDIM C2123-5, Circuit VDB07 (VT/OG) And DLC C251-11
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to K4.
- No : REPAIR the circuit in question. CONNECT the negative battery cable. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the network test with the scan tool.
K4 CHECK FOR CORRECT FDIM OPERATION
- Disconnect the FDIM connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect the FDIM 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 FDIM. 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.