Pinpoint Test B: THE FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE (FEM) DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

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B1 CHECK THE FEM C201C FOR DAMAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: FEM C201c.
- Inspect the FEM C201c for damage; repair as necessary.
- Is the FEM C201c OK?
- Yes : GO to B2.
- No : GO to B7.
B2 CHECK FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) C251 AND THE FEM C201C
- Measure the resistance between the FEM C201c-7, circuit 4-EG11 (GY), harness side and the DLC C251-2, circuit 4-EG7 (GY/RD), harness side.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring The Resistance Between The FEM C201c-7, Circuit 4-EG11 (GY), Harness Side And The DLC C251-2, Circuit 4-EG7 (GY/RD)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Measure the resistance between the FEM C201c-1, circuit 5-EG11 (BU), harness side and the DLC C251-10, circuit 5-EG7 (BU/RD), harness side.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring The Resistance Between The FEM C201c-1, Circuit 5-EG11 (BU), Harness Side And The DLC C251-10, Circuit 5-EG7 (BU/RD)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to B7.
- No : GO to B3.
B3 CHECK FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE INTERIOR AJB C283C AND THE FEM C201C
- Measure the resistance between the FEM C201c-7, circuit 4-EG11 (GY), harness side and the interior AJB C283c-10, circuit 4-EG11 (GY), harness side.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring The Resistance Between The FEM C201c-7, Circuit 4-EG11 (GY), Harness Side And The Interior AJB C283c-10, Circuit 4-EG11 (GY)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Measure the resistance between the FEM C201c-1, circuit 5-EG11 (BU), harness side and the interior AJB C283c-8, circuit 5-EG11 (BU), harness side.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring The Resistance Between The FEM C201c-1, Circuit 5-EG11 (BU), Harness Side And The Interior AJB C283c-8, Circuit 5-EG11 (BU)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to B4.
- No : REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
B4 CHECK FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE INTERIOR AJB C283C AND THE INTERIOR AJB C283D
- Disconnect: Interior AJB C283d.
- Measure the resistance between the interior AJB C283d-16, component side and the interior AJB C283c-10, component side.
  
  Fig 5: Measuring The Resistance Between The Interior AJB C283d-16, Component Side And The Interior AJB C283c-10
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Measure the resistance between the interior AJB C283d-12, component side and the interior AJB C283c-8, component side.
  
  Fig 6: Measuring The Resistance Between The Interior AJB C283d-12, Component Side And The Interior AJB C283c-8
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to B5.
- No : INSTALL a new interior AJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
B5 CHECK FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE INTERIOR AJB C283D AND JOINT CONNECTOR NO. 4 C223
- Disconnect: Joint Connector No. 4 C223.
- Measure the resistance between the interior AJB C283d-16, circuit 4-EG1 (GY/RD), harness side and joint connector No. 4 C223-12, circuit 4-EG1 (GY/RD), harness side.
  
  Fig 7: Measuring The Resistance Between The Interior AJB C283d-16, Circuit 4-EG1 (GY/RD), Harness Side And Joint Connector No. 4 C223-12, Circuit 4-EG1 (GY/RD),
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Measure the resistance between the interior C283d-12, circuit 5-EG1 (BU/RD), harness side and joint connector No. 4 C223-11, circuit 5-EG1 (BU/RD), harness side.
  
  Fig 8: Measuring The Resistance Between The Interior C283d-12, Circuit 5-EG1 (BU/RD), Harness Side And Joint Connector No. 4 C223-11, Circuit 5-EG1 (BU/RD)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to B6.
- No : REPAIR the circuit in question. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
B6 CHECK JOINT CONNECTOR NO. 4 FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between joint connector No. 4 C223-12, component side and joint connector No. 4 C223-14, component side.
  
  Fig 9: Measuring The Resistance Between Joint Connector No. 4 C223-12, Component Side And Joint Connector No. 4 C223-14
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Measure the resistance between joint connector No. 4 C223-9, component side and joint connector No. 4 C223-11, component side.
  
  Fig 10: Measuring The Resistance Between Joint Connector No. 4 C223-9, Component Side And Joint Connector No. 4 C223-11
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit in question between the DLC and joint connector No. 4 C223. CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
- No : REPAIR joint connector No. 4. TEST the system for normal operation.
B7 CHECK FOR CORRECT FEM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the FEM connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - push-out pins
- Connect all the FEM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new FEM. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . TEST the system for normal operation.
  CARRY OUT the data link diagnostics test.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.