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2012 Lincoln Navigator 2WD V8-5.4LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Information Bus
Description and Operation
Testing and Inspection- Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
- Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
- 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 Instrument Cluster (IC) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test D: The Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test E: The 4X4 Control Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test F: The Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test G: The Smart Junction Box (SJB) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test H: The HVAC Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test I: The Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test J: The Audio Control Module (ACM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test K: The Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test L: The Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test M: The Audio Rear Control Unit (RCU) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test N: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test O: The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test P: The Power Running Board (PRB) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Parking Aid Module (PAM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test R: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test S: The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test T: Intermittent Medium Speed Controller Area Network Communication Modules Are Not Responding During Network Test
- Pinpoint Test U: No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test V: Intermittent High Speed Controller Area Network Communication, Modules Are Not Responding During Network Test
- Pinpoint Test W: No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test X: No Power To The Scan Tool
- Programming and Relearning
Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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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.