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Symptom Chart(s)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford C-Max. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom Chart: Communication Network 

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

Symptom Chart 

Condition Possible Sources Actions
The vehicle does not start with the diagnostic scan tool connected to the DLC and/or multiple malfunction indicators are only on when the diagnostic scan tool is connected to the DLC Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AH 
No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AD 
No HEV High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AE 
No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AF 
No Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test If the IPC does not pass a network test, DIAGNOSE the IPC first. GO to Pinpoint Test F 
If the IPC does pass a network test, GO to Pinpoint Test AG 
The PCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The ABS module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test B 
The RCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test C 
The OCSM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test D 
The SASM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test E 
The IPC does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The BCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test G 
The HVAC module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test H 
The ACM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test I 
The DDM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The PDM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test K 
The IPMB does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test L 
The GPSM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test M 
The PAM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test N 
The APIM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test O 
The FCIM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test P 
The FCDIM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
The DACMC does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test R 
The RFA module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test S 
The PSCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test T 
The SOBDMC (TCM) does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The RGTM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test V 
The TCU does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test W 
The BECM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test X 
The SOBDM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Y 
The ACCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Z 
The Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AA 
The GFM (charge port light ring) does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AB 
The GWM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AC 
No power to the DLC Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AH