Pinpoint Test I : The ACM (Audio Front Control Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

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Refer to Module Communications Network for schematic and connector information. Refer to Audio System/Navigation for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The ACM communicates on the HS-CAN3.

Possible Sources
- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals and connector
- ACM
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- Verify BCM fuse 32 (20A) is OK.

I1 CHECK THE ACM (AUDIO FRONT CONTROL MODULE) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: ACM C240A.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C240A-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to I2

No	VERIFY BCM fuse 32 (20A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the Introduction to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

I2 CHECK THE ACM (AUDIO FRONT CONTROL MODULE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C240A-13	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to I3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

I3 CHECK THE HS-CAN3 (HIGH-SPEED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 3) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE ACM (AUDIO FRONT CONTROL MODULE) AND THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) FOR AN OPEN

Disconnect GWM C2431.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C240A-15	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2431-16
C240A-14	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2431-15

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to I4

No	REPAIR the circuit in question.

I4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ACM (AUDIO FRONT CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect all the ACM connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the ACM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, General Service Bulletin (GSB), SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to: Audio Front Control Module (ACM) .

No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.