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Pinpoint Test I : The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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  1. I1 CHECK THE HS-CAN3 (HIGH SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 3) TERMINATION RESISTANCE

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect negative battery cable.

    • Disconnect the diagnostic scan tool cable from the DLC.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2431-16
      GFD164564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C2431-15

    Is the resistance between 108 and 132 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  I3
    No  GO to  I2
  2. I2 CHECK THE HS-CAN3 (HIGH SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 3) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) AND THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) FOR AN OPEN

    • Disconnect IPC C220

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C220-25
      GFD164564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C2431-16
      C220-26
      GFD164564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C2431-15

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  I5
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question.
  3. I3 CHECK THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT

    • Disconnect: IPC C220 .

    • Connect negative battery cable.

    • Ignition ON.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C220-21
      GFD164563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 11 volts? 

    Yes  GO to  I4
    No  VERIFY the BCM fuse 13 (7.5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to OEM Electrical Wiring Diagram Introduction .
  4. I4 CHECK THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) GROUND CIRCUIT

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect negative battery cable.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C220-5
      GFD164564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  CONNECT negative battery cable. GO to  I5
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  5. I5 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect and inspect the IPC connector 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 IPC connector 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, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing .
    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.