MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Electrical Distribution

Communications Network

418-00 Module Communications Network

2016 MustangReference 5,935 / 6,619HTML edition
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AD18 CHECK FOR CORRECT GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) OPERATION

Ignition OFF. Disconnect and inspect the GWM 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 GWM 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 GWM. REFER to: Gateway Module A (GWM) (418-00 Module Communications Network, 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.

AD19 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF. Disconnect and inspect all the PCM 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 PCM connectors 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 PCM. For 2.3L, REFER to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (303-14A Electronic Engine Controls - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS), Removal and Installation). For 3.7L, REFER to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (303-14B Electronic Engine Controls - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS), Removal and Installation). For 5.0L, REFER to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (303-14C Electronic Engine Controls - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal and Installation). For 5.2L, REFER to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (303-14D Electronic Engine Controls - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT, 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.

AD20 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

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

Source reference 5935

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