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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 208 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSANTI-LOCK CONTROLINSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic

Inspection and Verification

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Inspection and Verification
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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Verify the stoplamp operate correctly by applying and releasing the brake pedal with the ignition switch in the OFF position. If the stoplamp do not operate correctly, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . If the stoplamp operate correctly, proceed to the next step.
  3. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage:
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Base brake system
    • Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
    • Suspension components
    • Tire pressure
    • Tire size or mismatched tires
    • Wheel speed sensor ring
    • ABS module
    • Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch
    • Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) fuse(s):
      • 8 (40A)
      • 44 (15A)
      • 65 (30A)
    • Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse 18 (10A)
    • Traction control switch
    • Wheel speed sensors
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  4. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
    5. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  5. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
    6. NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
  6. 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.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
  7. 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.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the PCM.
  8. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record continuous memory DTCs.
  9. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the ABS module and the instrument cluster.
  10. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the ABS Module DTC Chart and/or the Instrument Cluster DTC Chart. For all other DTCs, refer to the Master DTC Chart in MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
  11. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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