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z
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the instrument
cluster and traction control switch and greater than 10,000
ohms between instrument cluster and ground? M2 CHECK CIRCUIT 489 (PK/BK) FOR AN OPEN
z
Key in ON position.
z Measure the voltage between traction control switch C239 Pin 3,
Circuit 489 (PK/BK), harness side and ground.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
M3 .
No
REPAIR the circuit.
TEST the system
for normal
operation. M3 CHECK THE TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH INDICATOR
z
Key in OFF position.
z Connect: Traction Control Switch C239.
z Key in ON position.
z Momentarily connect a fused (10A) jumper wire between instrument
cluster C251 Pin 8, Circuit 960 (BK/LB), harness side and ground,
while observing the traction control switch indicator.
z Does the traction control switch indicator illuminate? Yes
INSTALL a new
instrument cluster;
REFER to
Section 413 - 01 . TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
INSTALL a new
traction control
switch. TEST the
system for normal
operation. Klj . 19 ba
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9. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported malfunction is found, correct the cause (if
possible) before proceeding to the next step.
10. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the following symptom chart.
Steering System Symptom Definitions
Drift/Pull
Pull is a tugging sensation, felt by the hands on the steering wheel, that must be overcome to keep the
vehicle going straight.
Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with hands off the steering wheel.
zA vehicle-related drift/pull, on a flat road, will cause a consistent deviation from the straight-
ahead path and require constant steering input in the opposite direction to counteract the effect.
z Drift/pull may be induced by conditions external to the vehicle (i.e., wind, road camber).
Excessive Steering Wheel Play
Excessive steering wheel play is a condition in which there is too much steering wheel movement
before the wheels move. A small amount of steering wheel free play is considered normal.
Feedback
Feedback is a roughness felt in the steering wheel when the vehicle is driven over rough pavement.
Hard Steering or Lack of Assist
Hard steering or lack of assist is experienced when the steering wheel effort exceeds specifications.
Hard steering can remain constant through the full turn or occur near the end of a turn. It is important
to know the difference between hard steering/lack of assist and binding.
Hard steering or lack of assist can result from either hydraulic or mechanical conditions. It is extremely
important to know if this concern occurs during driving, during very heavy or static parking maneuvers.
Nibble
Sometimes confused with shimmy, nibble is a condition resulting from tire interaction with various road
surfaces and observed by the driver as small rotational oscillations of the steering wheel. Poor Returnability/Sticky Steering Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
z
Loose tie- rod ends
z Loose suspension components
z Loose steering column shaft universal joints
z Loose column intermediate shaft bolts
z Steering gear
z Binding or misaligned steering column
z Power steering pump
z Bent or pinched power steering hoses Klj . 4 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
System Flushing —
CII Power Steering Pump
WARNING: Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapproved oil can lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a loss of
power steering assist.
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction box.
2. Disconnect the power steering return hose. Plug the reservoir.
3. Attach an extension hose between the power steering return hose and an empty container.
4. Raise the front wheels off the floor. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
5. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
6. CAUTION: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Allow the
starter to cool for 1 minute before cranking again. Premature starter failure can occur.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop while cranking the engine until the fluid exiting the
power steering return hose is clear of all contamination and foreign material.
zAdd Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent as
needed.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the extension hose from the power steering return hose. Remove the plug. Attach the power steering return hose to the reservoir.
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9.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
10. Install the fuel pump fuse.
11. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop.
12. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
NOTE: If the power steering system is noisy and is accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid it
will be necessary to purge the power steering system.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent. Klj . 2 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
System Flushing —
CIII Power Steering Pump
WARNING: Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapproved oil can lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a loss of
power steering assist.
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction box.
2. Disconnect the power steering return hose. Plug the reservoir.
3. Attach an extension hose between the power steering return hose and an empty container.
4. Raise the front wheels off the floor. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
5. Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
6. CAUTION: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Allow the
starter to cool for 1 minute before cranking again. Premature starter failure can occur.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump could occur.
Turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop while cranking the engine until the fluid exiting the
power steering return hose is clear of all contamination and foreign material.
zAdd Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent as
needed.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the extension hose from the power steering return hose. Remove the plug. Attach the power steering return hose to the reservoir.
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9.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
10. Install the fuel pump fuse.
11. CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop.
12. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
NOTE: If the power steering system is noisy and is accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid it
will be necessary to purge the power steering system.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent. Klj . 2 ba
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Fill
1. WARNING: Do not mix oil types, any mixture or any unapproved oil can lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a
loss of power steering assist.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level.
zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
2. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction box.
3. Raise the front wheels off the floor. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. CAUTION: Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Allow the
starter to cool for 1 minute before cranking again. Premature starter failure can occur.
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel against the stops for more than three to
five seconds at a time. Damage to the power steering pump will occur.
Turn the steering wheel from stop- to-stop while cranking the engine.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. CAUTION: Do not overfill the reservoir.
Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the reservoir to the correct level. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
7. Install the fuel pump fuse.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering Column Switches
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell
13 , Power Distribution for schematic and connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 81 , Interval Wiper/Washer for schematic and connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 85 , Headlamps for schematic and connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 90 , Turn/Stop/Hazard Lamps for schematic and connector information.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the multifunction or ignition switch.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the scan
tool menu. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
zcheck that the program card is correctly installed.
SECTION 211-
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Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-
F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418- F052, or equivalent scan
tool 73 Digital Multimeter
105-
R0051 or equivalent
Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Ignition key
z Ignition switch
z Multifunction switch
z Turn signal switch
z Hazard/flasher switch z
Battery junction box (BJB) Fuses:
„(3) IGN (40A)
z Central junction box (CJB) Fuses:
„6 (25A)
„ 39 (5A)
z Damaged wiring harness
z Loose or corroded connections Klj . 1 ba
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Symptom Chart
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE GENERIC
ELECTRONIC MODULE Circuit Failure
B2488 RF Side Repeater Lamp Output
Circuit Failure GEM REFER to
Section 417 - 01 .
C1189 Brake Fluid Level Sensor Input
Short Circuit to Ground GEM REFER to
Section 413 - 01 .
C1223 Lamp Brake Warning Output
Circuit Failure GEM REFER to
Section 413 - 01 .
C1225 Lamp Brake Warning Output
Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to
Section 413 - 01 .
Symptom Chart Condition
Possible Sources Action
z No communication with
the generic electronic
module z
CJB Fuse 39
(5A).
z Circuitry.
z GEM. z
Go To Pinpoint Test A .
z The ignition switch is
inoperative z
BJB Fuse IGN
SW (40A).
z Ignition switch.
z Circuitry. z
Go To Pinpoint Test B .
z No power in ACC zIgnition switch.
z Circuitry. z
Go To Pinpoint Test C .
z No power in RUN zIgnition switch.
z Circuitry. z
Go To Pinpoint Test D .
z No power in START zIgnition switch.
z Circuitry. z
Go To Pinpoint Test E .
z The multifunction
switch/hazard switch
does not operate
correctly z
Multifunction
switch. z
Carry out the multifunction
switch component test.
REFER to Wiring Diagrams,
Cell 149, Component
Testing. Test Step Result / Action to Take
CAUTION: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Filaure to
use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector. A1 CHECK THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM)
POWER SUPPLY z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Generic Electronic Module (GEM) C201a. Yes
GO to
A2 . Klj . 4 ba
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7. Inspect for fused deposits, identified by melted or spotty deposits resembling bubbles or
blisters. These are caused by sudden acceleration.
zClean the spark plug. Klj . 3 ba
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