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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 641 (MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGDRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM)PINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST B: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM)PINPOINT TEST B: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM)
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Pinpoint Test B: No Communication With The Driver Seat Module (DSM)

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Pinpoint Test B: No Communication With The Driver Seat Module (DSM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Use the correct probe adaptor(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adaptor(s) may damage the connector.
  1. B1 CHECK CIRCUIT SBB15 (WH/RD) FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: DSM C3299c.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the DSM C3299c-1, circuit SBB15 (WH/RD), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit SBB15 (WH/RD) For Voltage
      G04683037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  : GO to B2.

    No  : VERIFY the BJB fuse 15 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

  2. B2 CHECK CIRCUIT GD126 (BK/WH) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between the DSM C3299c-13, circuit GD126 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit GD126 (BK/WH) For Open
      G04683038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes  : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue communication diagnosis.

    No  : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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