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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 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 Literature for acceptable disc formats.

CARRY OUT various functions using the jukebox feature. REFER to the Owner's Literature.
  • If the system operates correctly, the concern may have been caused by customer error. INSTRUCT the customer in the correct operation of the jukebox system.
  • If the system does not operate correctly, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - FUSION, MILAN  or AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - MKZ  in this service information. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • 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
  • Steering wheel controls
  • ACM (if equipped with navigation)
  • APIM (if equipped)
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