MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

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O12 CHECK FOR LOW VOLTAGE AND CHARGING SYSTEM-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve the Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs) from all modules.

Are any low voltage or charging system-related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?

Yes

DIAGNOSE the low voltage or charging system as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 414 for the procedure.

No

GO to O13

O13 CHECK FOR A NETWORK CONCERN

Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve the Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs) from all modules.

Are multiple lost communication Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for multiple modules present in more than one module?

Yes

DIAGNOSE a network concern. REFER to: Communications Network (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing).

No

GO to O14

O14 CHECK FOR RTM (RADIO TRANSCEIVER MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a RTM module self-test.

Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?

Yes

REFER to the RTM DTC Chart in this section.

No

GO to O15

O15 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

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

Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?

Yes

REFER to the BCM DTC Chart in this section.

No

GO to Pinpoint Test V

An Individual Button/Feature Is Inoperative From The RKE Transmitter

Normal Operations and Fault Conditions

REFER to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Description and Operation).

Possible Cause

Door lock system concern Luggage compartment lid latch release system concern Horn system concern Turn signal system concern Remote start system concern Key

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

Inspect the key for damage

PINPOINT TEST P : AN INDIVIDUAL BUTTON/FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE FROM THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER

P1 VERIFY THE DOOR LOCK OPERATION

Press the lock and unlock button on the door lock control switch while observing the door lock operation.

Do the door locks operate?

Yes

GO to P2

No

GO to Pinpoint Test H

P2 VERIFY THE HORN OPERATION USING THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION) (HORN_RELAY)

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the BCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Select the BCM horn PID (HORN_RELAY) and active command the horn on then off.

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