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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 147 (OVERHEAD CONSOLE (MESSAGE CENTER))SYSTEM TESTSTEST E: THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY IS BLANK
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Test E: The Message Center Display Is Blank
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Test E: The Message Center Display Is Blank
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- Disconnect compass sensor module harness connector C905. Disconnect message center harness connector C928. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and message center harness connector C928 terminal No. 12 (Red/White wire). See Figure. Measure voltage between ground and compass sensor module harness connector C905 terminal No. 2 (Gray/Yellow wire). See Figure. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, repair open in appropriate wire and test system operation. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Measure resistance between ground and message center harness connector C928 terminal No. 13 (Black/Light Blue wire). See Figure. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace message center and test system operation. See MESSAGE CENTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair open in Black/Light Blue wire and test system operation. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.