MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Electrical Distribution

Communications Network

418-00 Module Communications Network

2016 MustangReference 5,874 / 6,619HTML edition
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Are the voltages greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to C2

No

VERIFY the BJB fuse 66 (5A) or BCM fuse 25 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit in question. If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams manual to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

C2 CHECK THE VDM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C4396-47

Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to C3

No

REPAIR the circuit.

C3 CHECK THE HS-CAN2 (HIGH SPEED-CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK 2) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE VDM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE) AND THE DLC (DATA LINK CONNECTOR) FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C4396-39

C251-3

C4396-24

C251-11

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to C4

No

REPAIR the circuit in question.

C4 CHECK FOR CORRECT VDM (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF. Disconnect and inspect the VDM connectors and related in-line 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 VDM connectors and related in-line connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Source reference 5874

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