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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1301 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSANTI-LOCK CONTROLPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST I: THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVEPINPOINT TEST I: THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Pinpoint Test I: The Traction Control System Is Inoperative

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Pinpoint Test I: The Traction Control System Is Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Use the Flex Probe Kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multi-meter probes.
  1. I1 CHECK HS-CAN BUS 
    • Connect the diagnostic tool.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Network Test
    • Using the scan tool, carry out the network test. Retrieve and record any DTCs.
    • Does the network test fail or are any communication DTCs present? 
    1. YES  : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose the communication concern.
    2. NO  : Go to  I2.
  2. I2 CHECK FOR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTCs 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Self Test Instrument Cluster
    • Using the scan tool, carry out the instrument cluster self-test. Retrieve and record any instrument cluster DTCs.
    • Are any instrument cluster DTCs present? 
    1. YES  : Go to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC CHART .
    2. NO  : Go to  I3.
  3. I3 CHECK FOR ABS MODULE DTCs 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Self Test ABS
    • Using the scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test. Retrieve and record any ABS module DTCs.
    • Are any ABS module DTCs present? 
    1. YES  : Go to the ABS MODULE DTC CHART .
    2. NO  : Go to  I4.
  4. I4 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: ABS Module C135
    • Check the connector for:
      • corrosion.
      • spread terminals.
      • pushed-out pins.
    • Connect: ABS Module C135
    • Make sure the connector seats properly, then operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSPECT the wheel speed sensor tone ring for damage and looseness. INSTALL new components as necessary. If the tone ring is OK, INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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