Symptom Chart - BLIS®

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Symptom Chart - BLIS®
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Condition Possible Sources Action
A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Fuse
Communication concern
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Module
REFER to: Communications Network .
The BLIS® is inoperative or does not function correctly Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The BLIS® has poor or inconsistent performance Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The BLIS® message center warnings are not displayed and the exterior mirror BLIS®/ CTA LED does not illuminate Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test A 
Trailer isn't identified in the message center (BLIS® with Trailer Tow) Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test A 
An exterior mirror BLIS®/ CTA LED is always on Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test C 
An exterior mirror BLIS®/ CTA LED does not illuminate Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test D 
The IPC message center displays a blocked sensor message Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test E 
The BLIS® cannot be turned off in the message center Refer to the Pinpoint Tests GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The IPC message center or the LH upper steering wheel switch is not operating correctly Wiring, terminals or connectors
Message center switch (part of the LH upper steering wheel switch)
Clockspring
SCCM
IPC
See: The message center is not operating correctly. REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .
RENDER: 1.0x

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