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Pinpoint Test A: The Power Point Is Never/Always Powered

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Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-Checks 

Inspect BJB fuse 5 (20A), fuse 10 (20A), fuse 16 (20A) and fuse 17 (20A).

  1. Refer to HORN/CIGAR LIGHTER for schematic and connector information..

    Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    REFER to: Module Controlled Functions - Overview  .

    DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

    DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
    BCM B1430:12 Power Point Relay Reset Output: Circuit Short To Battery A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage from the power point relay coil circuit.
    BCM B1430:14 Power Point Relay Reset Output: Circuit Short To Ground Or Open A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground or open from the power point relay coil circuit.
    BCM B1435:12 Power Point Relay Set Output: Circuit Short To Battery A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage from the power point relay coil circuit.
    BCM B1435:14 Power Point Relay Set Output: Circuit Short To Ground Or Open A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the BCM detects a short to ground or open from the power point relay coil circuit.

    Possible Sources 

    • Power point
    • BCM
    • BJB
    • Power point
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors

  2. A1 VERIFY BATTERY

    • Perform battery test. REFER to: Battery .

    Did battery pass test? 

    Yes  GO to  A2
    No  REPLACE battery. REFER to: Battery .
  3. A2 CHECK BJB (BATTERY JUNCTION BOX) FUSES

    • Check BJB fuse 5 (20A), fuse 10 (20A), fuse 16 (20A) and fuse 17 (20A).

    Are the fuses OK? 

    Yes  GO to  A4
    No  REPLACE fuses as necessary. GO to  A3
  4. A3 RECHECK BJB (BATTERY JUNCTION BOX) FUSES

    • Check BJB fuse 5 (20A), fuse 10 (20A), fuse 16 (20A) and fuse 17 (20A).

    Are the fuses OK? 

    Yes  GO to  A4
    No  REPAIR the circuit short.
  5. A4 CHECK THE POWER POINT WITH KEY OFF

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Connect a known good device to each power point.

    Are all power points off? 

    Yes  GO to  A5
    No  GO to  A6
  6. A5 CHECK THE POWER POINT OPERATION WITH KEY ON

    • Ignition ON.

    • Connect a known good device to each power point and verify the device works.

    Are all the power points operational? 

    Yes  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.
    No  If no power points are operational, GO to  A6
    If some, but not all, power points are operational, REFER to OEM ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION and correct open circuit as necessary.
  7. A6 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.

    Is BCM DTC B1430:12, B1430:14, B1435:12, or B1435:14 present? 

    Yes  For BCM DTC B1430:12 or B1435:12, GO to  A7
    For BCM DTC B1430:14 or B1435:14, GO to  A9
    No  For all other BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) DTC Chart: BCM . If no BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are found, the system is operating correctly at this time.
  8. A7 CHECK THE BJB (BATTERY JUNCTION BOX) FOR INTERNAL SHORT

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect BJB C1035A.

    • Ignition ON.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) the and repeat the BCM self-test.

    Is DTC B1430:12 or DTC B1435:12 still present? 

    Yes  GO to  A8
    No  INSTALL a new BJB.
  9. A8 CHECK THE POWER POINT CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect BCM C2280C.

    • Using the Terminal Release Kit, release and temporarily remove BCM C2280C-23 and C2280C-33.

    • Connect BCM C2280C.

    • Ignition ON.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2280C-23
      GFD620822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      C2280C-33
      GFD620822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes  REPAIR the circuit.
    No  Turn ignition off. INSTALL C2280C-23 and C2280C-33 and CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, 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 BCM. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Body Control Module (BCM) 
  10. A9 CHECK THE POWER POINT CONTROL CIRCUITS

    • Ignition OFF.

    • Disconnect BCM C2280C.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2280C-23
      GFD620822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      C2280C-33
      GFD620822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Are voltages greater than 11volts? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, 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 BCM. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Body Control Module (BCM) 
    No  GO to  A10
  11. A10 CHECK THE POWER POINT CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO GROUND

    • Disconnect BJB C1035A.

    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C2280C-23
      GFD620821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground
      C2280C-33
      GFD620821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  A11
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  12. A11 CHECK THE POWER POINT CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR OPENS

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new BJB.
    No  Repair the circuit.