Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Abs Module

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Abs Module
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  1. A1 CHECK CIRCUITS 601 (LB/PK) AND 483 (RD) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: ABS Module C155.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the ABS module C155-32, circuit 601 (LB/PK), harness side and ground; and between the ABS module C155-2, circuit 483 (RD), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuits 601 And 483 For Open
      G03826473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes 

    GO to A2.

    No 

    REPAIR the circuit in question. REPEAT the self-test.

  2. A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between the ABS module C155-16, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground; and between the ABS module C155-45, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit 1205 For Open
      G03826474Courtesy 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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