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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1118 (MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSVEHICLE SECURITY MODULE (VSM)INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Inspection and Verification

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Inspection and Verification
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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect obvious signs of electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Electrical
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
      • 2 (10A)
      • 10 (20A)
      • 15 (5A)
      • 23 (20A)
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
    • Vehicle security module (VSM)
  3. If an obvious cause of an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
    4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
    5. NOTE: The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
    • Check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
    • Check the scan tool connections to the VCM.
    • Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
    • Verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no response from the PCM.
  7. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the VSM.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to DTC Charts. For all other DTCs, go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart .
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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