2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Abs Module: Overview

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Use the flex probe kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multimeter probes.
  1. A1 CHECK CIRCUITS 601 (LB/PK) AND 493 (BK/PK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: ABS Module C155.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the ABS module C155-4, circuit 601 (LB/PK), harness side and ground; and between the ABS module C155-32, circuit 493 (BK/PK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between ABS Module C155-4, Circuit 601 (LB/PK)
      G03180301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes 

    GO to A2.

    No 

    REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. REPEAT the self-test.

  2. A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 274 (BK/WH) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between the ABS module C155-16, circuit 274 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between ABS Module C155-16, Circuit 274 (BK/WH)
      G03180302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes 

    CHECK the module communications network. REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .

    No 

    REPAIR the circuit. REPEAT the self-test.

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