Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

2016 Lincoln MKZ Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWDSECTION Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

With the ignition ON, the diagnostic scan tool communicates with the ABS module over the HS-CAN2. Communications can be interrupted by a wiring condition such as a short to ground, a short to voltage or an open circuit; module failure is also a cause of no communication. 

Possible Causes 

  • Fuse
  • ABS module
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  1. AR1: VERIFY THE NO COMMUNICATION DIAGNOSTICS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED 
    NOTE: Diagnostics in Module Communications Network (Except Hybrid) MUST BE CARRIED OUT before continuing with this pinpoint test.
    • Has the appropriate pinpoint test in  Module Communications Network (Except Hybrid)  been carried out for the no communication concern? 
      Yes No
      INSTALL a new ABS module.
      CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new ABS module.
      REFER to Module Communications Network (Except Hybrid) and CARRY OUT the ABS module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool pinpoint test.
RENDER: 1.0x

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