MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

2016 MustangReference 1,418 / 6,619HTML edition
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Yes

Click here to access Guided Routine (BCM).

No

INSTALL a new DDM or PDM. REFER to: Driver Door Module (DDM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Passenger Door Module (PDM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Removal and Installation).

U0208:00

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The DDM/ PDM communicate with the DSM over the CAN. If the DDM/ PDM does not receive messages from the DSM, features such as the memory mirror position can be inoperative.

DDM/ PDM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC

Description

Fault Trigger Conditions

U0208:00 Lost Communication With "Seat Control Module A": No Sub-Type

Information

Sets when the DDM/ PDM detects data messages are missing from the DSM.

Possible Cause

Network communication concern DDM/ PDM DSM

PINPOINT TEST X : U0208:00

X1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN

Ignition ON. Verify there is an observable symptom present.

Is an observable symptom present?

Yes

GO to X2

No

The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

X2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a network test.

Does the DSM pass the network test?

Yes

GO to X3

No

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

X3 CHECK FOR DSM (DRIVER FRONT SEAT MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

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

Are any voltage related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?

Yes

REFER to: Front Seats (501-10A Front Seats, Diagnosis and Testing).

No

GO to X4

X4 RECHECK THE DDM (DRIVER DOOR MODULE) OR PDM (PASSENGER DOOR MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC being set, the module configuration may be incorrectly set during PMI or the PMI may not have been performed. Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and repeat the DDM/ PDM self-test.

Is DTC U0208:00 still present?

Yes

GO to X5

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

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