MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Electrical Distribution

Communications Network

418-00 Module Communications Network

2016 MustangReference 5,883 / 6,619HTML edition
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G4 CHECK THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) GROUND CIRCUIT

Ignition OFF. Disconnect negative battery cable. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C220-3

Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

CONNECT negative battery cable. GO to G5

No

REPAIR the circuit.

G5 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) OPERATION

Ignition OFF. Disconnect and inspect the IPC connector 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 IPC connector and related in-line connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Removal and Installation).

No

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.

The Instrument Center Module (ICM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 14 for schematic and connector information.

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 60 for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The ICM communicates on the HS-CAN1.

Possible Sources

Fuse Wiring, terminals and connector

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