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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009PICKUP F350 SUPER DUTY, 2D PICKUP, 6.8 Y, RWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 46 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- F150)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGCOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKSYMPTOM CHART

2009 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 2D Pickup, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard

Symptom Chart

2009 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 2D Pickup, 6.8 Y, RWD, StandardSECTION Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The PCM does not respond to the scan tool	Wiring, terminals or connectors PCM	REFER to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS , pinpoint test QA before proceeding to Pinpoint Test A . If pinpoint test QA has been completed, Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
The ABS module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors ABS module	Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
The Instrument Cluster (IC) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors IC	Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
The Restraints Control Module (RCM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Case ground open RCM	Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
The Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors OCSM	Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
The 4X4 control module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors 4X4 control module	Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
The Trailer Brake Control (TBC) module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors TBC module	Go To PINPOINT TEST G .
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors TCM	Go To PINPOINT TEST H .
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors SJB	Go To PINPOINT TEST I .
The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors HVAC module	Go To PINPOINT TEST J .
The Audio Control Module (ACM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors ACM	Go To PINPOINT TEST K .
The audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Audio DSP module	Go To PINPOINT TEST L .
The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors FCIM	Go To PINPOINT TEST M .
The Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors FDIM	Go To PINPOINT TEST N .
The Driver Seat Module (DSM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors DSM	Go To PINPOINT TEST O .
The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors DCSM	Go To PINPOINT TEST P .
The Power Running Board (PRB) module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors PRB module	Go To PINPOINT TEST Q .
The Parking Aid Module (PAM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors PAM	Go To PINPOINT TEST R .
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors APIM	Go To PINPOINT TEST S .
Intermittent no High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, one or more modules are not responding during network test	Wiring, terminals or connectors	Go To PINPOINT TEST T .
No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding	Wiring, terminals or connectors ABS module APIM (if equipped) IC OCSM 4X4 control module (if equipped) PCM RCM TBC module (if equipped) TCM (if equipped)	Go To PINPOINT TEST U .
Intermittent no Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, one or more modules are not responding during network test	Wiring, terminals or connectors	Go To PINPOINT TEST V .
No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding	Wiring, terminals or connectors ACM APIM Audio DSP module (if equipped) DCSM (if equipped) DSM (if equipped) FCIM FDIM HVAC module (if equipped) IC PAM (if equipped) PRB module SJB	Go To PINPOINT TEST W .
No power to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Scan tool	Go To PINPOINT TEST X .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.