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2011 Ford Taurus SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 1097 (Module Communications Network System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Diagnostic Tests
- Communications Network
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The PCM Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test B: The ABS Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test C: The Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test D: The Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Control Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test E: The Occupant Classification Sensor Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test F: The Adaptive Front Lighting Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test G: The Steering Angle Sensor Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test H: The Instrument Cluster Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test I: The Smart Junction Box (SJB) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test J: The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test K: The Audio Unit Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test L: The THX® Amplifier Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test M: The Satellite Radio Receiver Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test N: The Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test O: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test P: The Climate Controlled Seat Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Parking Aid Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test R: The Power Liftgate Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test S: No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test T: No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test U: No Power To The Scan Tool
- Communications Network
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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.
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