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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 729 (INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSINSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC)INSPECTION AND VERIFICATIONNOTES
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Inspection and Verification: Notes

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Notes
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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect the following for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Engine oil level
    • Door adjustment
    • Engine coolant level
    • Fuel tank
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
      • 1 (10A)
      • 15 (5A)
      • 21 (15A)
      • 27 (5A)
    • Miniature bulb(s)
    • Circuitry
    • Message center switch
    • Instrument cluster
  3. If an obvious cause for 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 connection to the VCM.
  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.
  7. Carry out the network test:
    • 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 instrument cluster.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

    DTC Description Action
    B1201 Fuel Sender Circuit Failure Go to Pinpoint Test B .
    B1204 Fuel Sender Circuit Short to Ground Go to Pinpoint Test B .
    B1205 EIC Switch-1 Assembly Failure VERIFY that the instrument cluster bezel is aligned correctly and the TRIP/RESET button is not binding. REPAIR as necessary. If the switch is not binding, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC)  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    B1209 EIC Switch-2 Assembly Circuit Failure REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER article.
    B1255 Air Temperature External Sensor Circuit Open Go to Pinpoint Test X .
    B1257 Air Temperature External Sensor Circuit Short to Ground Go to Pinpoint Test X .
    B1317 Battery Voltage High CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1317 is still present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    B1318 Battery Voltage Low CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1318 is still present, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
    B1342 ECU is Faulted CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is still present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC)  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    B1345 Heated Backlight Input Circuit Short to Ground REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS article.
    B1352 Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure REFER to WARNING DEVICES article.
    B1360 Ignition Run/Acc Circuit Open Go to Pinpoint Test Y .
    B2143 NVM Memory Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2143 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC)  in this article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    B2477 Module Configuration Failure REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION article.
    B2499 Courtesy Lamp Output Failure REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article.
    B2659 Courtesy Switch Fault REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article.
    C1284 Oil Pressure Switch Failure Go to Pinpoint Test D .
    U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault-Receive Error REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
    U1950 UBP Communication Bus Fault REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
    U2013 Compass Module is Not Responding REFER to INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER article.
    U2023 Fault Received From External Node REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
    All other DTCs - REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
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