Pinpoint Test M : The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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M1 CHECK THE IPMA (IMAGE PROCESSING MODULE A) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: IPMA C9012 .

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C9012-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to M2

No	VERIFY the BCM fuse 36 (15A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the OEM Wiring Diagrams to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

M2 CHECK THE IPMA (IMAGE PROCESSING MODULE A) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C9012-7	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to M3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

M3 CHECK THE HS-CAN2 (HIGH SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 2) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE IPMA (IMAGE PROCESSING MODULE A) AND THE DLC (DATA LINK CONNECTOR) FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C9012-12	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-3
C9012-13	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-11

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to M4

No	REPAIR the circuit in question.

M4 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPMA (IMAGE PROCESSING MODULE A) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect the IPMA 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 IPMA 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 IPMA. Refer to: Interior Rear View Mirror .

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.