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Pinpoint Test P: The PDIM Does Not Display DVD Video Played From The ACM - Vehicles With 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.
NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
  1. P1 CHECK THE PDIM VIDEO FEED CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: ACM  C240b.
    • Disconnect: PDIM  C2410.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage between the PDIM  C2410-6, circuit VMN20 (BN/VT), harness side and ground; and between the PDIM  C2410-12, circuit RMN20 (WH/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between PDIM C2410-6 And Ground
      G06263133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is any voltage present? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to  P2.
  2. P2 CHECK THE PDIM VIDEO FEED CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Measure the resistance between the PDIM  C2410-6, circuit VMN20 (BN/VT), harness side and the ACM  C240b-3, circuit VMN20 (BN/VT), harness side; and between the PDIM  C2410-6, circuit VMN20 (BN/VT), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between PDIM C2410-6 And ACM C240B-3
      G06263134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the resistance between the PDIM  C2410-12, circuit RMN20 (WH/GN), harness side and the ACM  C240b-8, circuit RMN20 (WH/GN), harness side; and between the PDIM  C2410-12, circuit RMN20 (WH/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between PDIM C2410-12 And ACM C240B-8
      G06263135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the PDIM and the ACM, and greater than 10,000 ohms between the PDIM and ground? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to  P3.
  3. P3 ISOLATE THE FDIM 
    • Yes  : The cause of the concern was an inoperative PDIM  . The system is now operating correctly.
    • No  : GO to  P4.
  4. P4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM OPERATION 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect all the ACM  connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the ACM  connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present?