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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN2012MKS AWD V6-3.5L TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST AA: DTC U0255:00
2012 Lincoln MKS AWD V6-3.5L Turbo
Pinpoint Test AA: DTC U0255:00
2012 Lincoln MKS AWD V6-3.5L TurboSECTION Pinpoint Test AA: DTC U0255:00
Information and Entertainment System
Pinpoint Test AA: DTC U0255:00
Normal Operation
- DTC U0255:00 (Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module "A": No Sub Type Information)- set by the Audio Control Module (ACM) or the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) when network messages are missing from the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) over the MS-CAN (Medium Speed Controller Area Network) for greater than 5 seconds with the ignition in the RUN position.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Communication network concern
- ACM (Audio Control Module)
- FDIM (Front Display Interface Module)
- APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module)
PINPOINT TEST AA : DTC U0255:00
NOTE: Disregard the pinpoint test steps for the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) if the concern is on a vehicle without the SYNC system.
AA1 CHECK THE ACM (Audio Control Module) AND APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) DTCs
NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC being set, the module configuration may be incorrectly set during Programmable Module Installation (PMI) or the PMI (Programmable Module Installation) may not have been carried out.
- Clear the ACM (Audio Control Module) and APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) DTCs.
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON.
- Wait at least 10 seconds.
- Repeat the ACM (Audio Control Module) and APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) self-tests.
Is DTC U0255:00 still present?
Yes
GO to AA2.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to an intermittent fault in the network wiring.
AA2 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN
- Ignition ON.
- Verify that there is an observable symptom present.
Is an observable symptom present?
Yes
GO to AA3.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to an intermittent fault in the network wiring. CHECK the MS-CAN (Medium Speed Controller Area Network) wiring between the FDIM (Front Display Interface Module) and the module in question for an intermittent fault.
AA3 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK
- Ignition ON.
- Carry out the network test using the scan tool.
Does the FDIM (Front Display Interface Module) pass the network test?
Yes
GO to AA4.
No
REFER to Information Bus.
AA4 CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE OUT-OF-RANGE DTCs
- Carry out the self-test for the following modules:
- ACM (Audio Control Module)
- APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module)
- FDIM (Front Display Interface Module)
Is DTC B1316, B1317, U3003:16 or U3003:17 recorded in any module?
Yes
REFER to DTC Charts. Accessories and Optional Equipment
No
INSTALL a new FDIM (Front Display Interface Module). REFER to Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) - With Navigation or Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) - Without Navigation . CLEAR the ACM (Audio Control Module) and APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) DTCs. REPEAT the ACM (Audio Control Module) and APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) self-tests.
If DTC U0255:00 is still present in the ACM (Audio Control Module), INSTALL a new ACM (Audio Control Module). REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
If DTC U0255:00 is still present in the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module), INSTALL a new APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module).
REFER to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.