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Symptom Chart: Communication Network

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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 scan tool connected to the DLC and/or multiple malfunction indicators are only on when the scan tool is connected to the DLC Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AC 
The PCM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The ABS module does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test B 
The RCM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test C 
The OCSM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test D 
The SASM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test E 
The IPC does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The BCM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test G 
The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test H 
The ACM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test I 
The DDM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The PDM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test K 
The PAM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test L 
The APIM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test M 
The FCIM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test N 
The RFA module does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test O 
The TCM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test P 
The PSCM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
The TCU does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test R 
The BECM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test S 
The SOBDM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test T 
The ACCM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The DC/ DC converter control module does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test V 
The GFM (charge port light ring) does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test W 
The GWM does not respond to the scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test X 
No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Y 
No Electric Vehicle (EV) High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Z 
No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AA 
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 AB 
No power to the DLC Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AC