Pinpoint Test C : The Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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C1 CHECK THE VDM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect:VDM C4396C

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C4396C-7	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Are the voltages greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to C2

No	VERIFY the BCM fuse 36 (15A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit in question. If not OK, REFER to OEM Electrical Wiring Diagram Introduction .

C2 CHECK THE VDM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: VDM C4396D

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C4396D-6	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to C3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

C3 CHECK THE HS-CAN2 (HIGH SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 2) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE VDM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE) AND THE DLC (DATA LINK CONNECTOR) FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C4396D-8	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-3
C4396D-9	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-11

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to C4

No	REPAIR the circuit in question.

C4 CHECK FOR CORRECT VDM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect the VDM connectors and related in-line connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the VDM connectors and related in-line connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new VDM. REFER to: Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM) .

No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.