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2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 15 (Module Communications Network)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Communications Network
- DTC Chart: Gateway Module (GWM)
- Symptom Chart: Communication Network
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A : The Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test B : The Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test C : The Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test D : The Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test E : The BECMB (Extended Power Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test F : The Occupant Classification System (OCS) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test G : The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test H : The SASM (Steering Angle Sensor Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test I : The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test J : The Body Control Module (BCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test K : The BCMB (Body Control Module B) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test L : The Direct Current/Direct Current (Dc/Dc) Converter Control Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test M : The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test N : The Rear Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (RHVAC) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test O : The Audio Control Module (ACM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test P : The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Q : The GFM (Generic Function Module) (Remote Cd Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test R : The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test S : The Image Processing Module B (IPMB) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test T : The Headlamp Control Module (HCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test U : The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test V : The TELEMATIC Control Unit (TCU) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test W : The DSP (Audio Digital Signal Processing Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test X : The Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Y : The Radio Transceiver Module (RTM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Z : The Rear Gate Trunk Module (RGTM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Aa : The Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ab : The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ac : The Passenger Front Seat Module (SCMB) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ad : The SCMG (Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AE : The SCMH (Passenger Multi-Contour Seat Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AF : The Rear Seat Climate Control Module (SCMF) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ag : The LH Rear Multi-Contour Seat Module (SCMC) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ah : The RH Rear Multi-Contour Seat Module (SCMD) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ai : The Driver Door Module (DDM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AJ : The Passenger Door Module (PDM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AK : The Door Latch Module - Left Front (DCME) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Al : The Door Latch Module - Right Front (DCMF) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Am : The Door Latch Module - Left Rear (DCMG) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test An : The Door Latch Module - Right Rear (DCMH) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AO : The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module LH (Sod-L) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AP : The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module RH (Sod-R) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AQ : The Cruise Control Module (CCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ar : The Head Up Display (HUD) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test As : The Transmission Range Control Module (TRCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test At : The Gearshift Module (GSM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test AU : The AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Av : The Gateway Module (GWM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Aw : No High Speed Controller Area Network 1 (HS-Can1) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test Ax : No High Speed Controller Area Network 2 (HS-Can2) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test AY : No High Speed Controller Area Network 3 (HS-Can3) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test AZ : No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (Ms-Can) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test BA : No Power To The Data Link Connector (DLC)
- Communications Network
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
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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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