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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Symptom Chart - General Audio System

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Symptom Chart - General Audio System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART - GENERAL AUDIO SYSTEM

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the Audio Control Module (ACM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM 
  • No communication with the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM 
  • No communication with the audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Audio DSP  module
  • No communication with the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM 
  • No communication with the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM 
  • No communication with the Global Positioning System Module (GPSM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • GPSM 
  • The CD player is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • CD
  • ACM 
  • INSPECT the CD for scratches, fingerprints, a loose paper label, incorrect format, or damage. INSERT a known good CD and TEST the system.
  • The jukebox feature does not operate correctly
  • Customer error
  • ACM 
    NOTE: The ACM  cannot rip (record) MP3 files from a disc. Refer to the Owner's Manual for acceptable disc formats.
  • CARRY OUT various functions using the jukebox feature. REFER to the Owner's Manual.
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) illumination is inoperative
  • Backlighting system concern
  • FCIM 
  • The audio system does not operate correctly from the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
  • Communication network concern
  • FCIM 
  • The audio system does not operate correctly from the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) - MKZ without navigation
  • Communication network concern
  • FDIM 
  • An individual Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) display is inoperative - vehicles without navigation
  • Communication network concern
  • FDIM 
  • An individual Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) display is inoperative - vehicles with navigation
  • Communication network concern
  • FDIM 
  • ACM 
  • The audio system does not operate correctly from the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) - vehicles with navigation
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM 
  • ACM 
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) is completely inoperative - vehicles without navigation
  • Communication network concern
  • FDIM 
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) is completely inoperative - vehicles with navigation
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM 
  • ACM 
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) illumination is inoperative - vehicles with navigation
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM 
  • ACM 
  • The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) does not display DVD video played from the Audio Control Module (ACM) - vehicles with navigation
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM 
  • ACM 
  • Loud popping sound when cycling the ignition
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM 
  • The steering wheel controls are inoperative/do not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Clockspring
  • Steering wheel controls
  • ACM 
  • APIM  (without navigation only)
  • The audio input jack is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Audio input jack
  • APIM  (vehicles with the SYNC system)
  • ACM  (vehicles without the SYNC system)
  • The speed sensitive volume does not operate correctly
  • Speed sensitive volume setting
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) signal concern
  • Communication network concern
  • ACM 
  • The audio does not reduce when the parking aid tone sounds
  • Parking aid system concern
  • ACM 
  • Voice recognition is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Microphone (part of auto-dimming interior mirror)
  • Steering wheel controls
  • ACM  (if equipped with navigation)
  • APIM  (if equipped)
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