Pinpoint Test A: Testing

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Testing
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  1. A1 CHECK CIRCUIT 601 (LB/PK) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: ABS Module C135.
    • Measure the voltage between the ABS module C135 pin 16, circuit 601 (LB/PK), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Pin 16 And Ground
      G03891566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to A2.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 530 (LG/YE) FOR GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between the ABS module C135 pin 8, circuit 530 (LG/YE), harness side and ground; and between the ABS module C135 pin 24, circuit 530 (LG/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Pin 8 And Ground
      G03904915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the ABS module communication.
    • No  : REPAIR the circuit. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
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