Symptom Chart

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Chart - Audio System

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the audio control module (ACM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • No communication with the satellite digital audio receiver system (SDARS) module
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SDARS module
  • No communication with the front display interface module (FDIM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM
  • No communication with the front controls interface module (FCIM)
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM
  • The entire audio system is inoperative - all systems except navigation
  • Communication network concern
  • FCIM
  • ACM
  • Poor reception - AM/FM
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Antenna
  • Antenna cable
  • Charging system
  • Ignition system
  • Noise suppression equipment
  • ACM
  • Continuous seek/scan in AM/FM
  • RDS function setting
  • VERIFY the RDS/PTY function is set to ALL. REFER to the Owner's Literature. SCAN for a good channel.
    • If a good channel is found, the cause of the concern was that no channel in the selected category was found. The system is OK.
 
  • Antenna
  • Antenna cable
  • Noise suppression equipment
  • ACM
  • Poor quality/distorted/no sound from one or more speakers (not all speakers)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Speaker
  • ACM
  • Poor quality/distorted/no sound from all speakers
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • The subwoofer is inoperative/does not operate correctly - Audiophile
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Subwoofer
  • ACM
  • Loud popping sound when cycling the ignition
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Subwoofer (Audiophile)
  • ACM
  • The steering wheel controls are inoperative/do not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Clockspring
  • Steering wheel controls
  • ACM
  • The speed sensitive volume does not operate correctly
  • Speed sensitive volume setting
  • Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) signal concern
  • ACM
  • The audio input jack is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Audio input jack
  • ACM
  • An individual FCIM button is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • FCIM
  • The FCIM illumination does not operate correctly
  • Interior lamps system concern
  • FCIM
  • An individual FDIM display is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Interior lamps system concern
  • Climate control system concern
  • Audio system concern
  • Satellite radio system concern
  • FDIM
  • There are 2 vertical lines displayed on the FDIM
  • Module not configured
    NOTE: DTC B2477 should be set.
  • CONFIGURE the FDIM. REFER to Programmable Module Installation (PMI) in MODULE CONFIGURATION article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The FDIM screen is completely inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FDIM
  • The FDIM illumination does not operate correctly
  • Interior lamps system concern
  • FDIM
  • The satellite audio is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Subscription status
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SDARS module
  • ACM
  • Poor reception - satellite audio
  • Obstructions to the line of sight
  • Satellite radio antenna
  • Satellite radio antenna cable
  • SDARS module
  • No sound while in satellite radio mode - display is OK
  • Satellite radio antenna
  • Satellite radio antenna cable
  • SDARS module
  • ACM
Symptom Chart - Navigation

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No global positioning system (GPS) antenna signal
  • GPS antenna
  • ACM
  • Navigation screen only displays Dearborn, Michigan
  • GPS antenna
  • The position cursor is inaccurate
  • Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) signal concern
  • ACM
  • The audible switch feedback is inoperative
  • Audible switch feedback setting
  • ACM
  • Unable to read map disc
  • Map DVD
  • ACM
  • REMOVE the map DVD and CLEAN it. INSPECT for scratches, fingerprints, or damage, and REPAIR as necessary. VERIFY a valid map DVD is being used. If no concern is found, INSERT a known good map DVD. TEST the system.
    • If the system operates correctly, the concern was caused by a damaged or inoperable map DVD.
    • If the system does not operate correctly, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The screen does not open/close
  • Trim panel interference
  • ACM
  • INSPECT the trim panel for interference with the navigation screen, and REPAIR as necessary. If no interference is found, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The voice guidance is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Voice guidance setting
  • ACM
  • The display screen is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • VERIFY the operation of the AM/FM audio system.
    • If the AM/FM audio system operates correctly, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
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