Pinpoint Test X : The Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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X1 CHECK THE HSWM (HEATED STEERING WHEEL MODULE) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: HSWM C2406 .

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to X2

No	VERIFY BCM fuse 37 (20A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to OEM ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

X2 CHECK THE HSWM (HEATED STEERING WHEEL MODULE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-14	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to X3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

X3 CHECK THE MS-CAN (MEDIUM SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE HSWM (HEATED STEERING WHEEL MODULE) AND THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) FOR AN OPEN

Disconnect: GWM C2803 .

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2803-23
C2406-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2803-22

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to X4

No	REPAIR the circuit in question.

X4 CHECK FOR CORRECT HSWM (HEATED STEERING WHEEL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect the HSWM 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 HSWM 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, INSTALL a new HSWM.

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.