Pinpoint Test K: An Individual PDIM Display Is Inoperative - Vehicles Without Navigation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- K1 OBSERVE THE PDIM DISPLAY
- Turn the audio system on and observe the PDIM screen.
- Is the PDIM display completely inoperative?
- Yes : Go To PINPOINT TEST N .
- No : GO to K2.
- K2 CHECK FOR LOST COMMUNICATION DTCs SET IN THE FDIM
- Using the scan tool, retrieve all continuous DTCs.
- Is DTC U0155, U0155:00, U0184, U0184:00, U0197, or U0197:00 present in the PDIM?
- Yes : REFER to DTC TABLES .
- No : GO to K3.
- K3 CHECK THE PDIM DISPLAY SEGMENTS
- Carry out the Audio Display Test. Refer to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE .
- Do all of the PDIM segments illuminate?
- K4 OBSERVE THE SPECIFIC INOPERATIVE DISPLAY
- Observe the inoperative PDIM
display while carrying out the indicated diagnostic method as follows:DIAGNOSTIC METHOD TABLE
Inoperative Display Diagnostic Method Expected Results Compass Drive the vehicle in an open area while observing the display. The compass display illuminates, indicating a directional heading or a calibration error. Audio system Turn the audio system on, press the AM/FM button, and adjust the volume. The PDIM display updates to show the change in audio setting. SYNC system (if equipped) Turn the audio system on, press the phone button, and observe the display. The PDIM display shows information relating to the phone. Climate control system Turn the climate control system on, adjust the fan to high speed, and set the temperature to various settings. The PDIM display updates to show the change in climate control setting. - Does the inoperative display confirm the expected results?
- Yes : The system is operating correctly at this time. INFORM the customer on the operation of the PDIM display.
- No
: If the compass heading is inaccurate or indicates a calibration error, REFER to
ELECTRONIC COMPASS
to diagnose the compass.
For all other concerns, GO to K5.
- Observe the inoperative PDIM
display while carrying out the indicated diagnostic method as follows:
- K5 CHECK FOR CORRECT PDIM OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the PDIM connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the PDIM connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new PDIM . REFER to FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) - FUSION, MILAN or FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) - MKZ . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.