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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 484 (AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGAUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM - TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULEPINPOINT TESTSNORMAL OPERATIONPINPOINT TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Trailer Brake Control (TBC) Module

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Trailer Brake Control (TBC) Module
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CAUTION: Use the flex probe kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multimeter probes.
  1. A1 CHECK THE MISSING CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) SOURCE IDENTIFIER PID 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Missing CAN Source Identifier PID.
    • Does the PID indicate a missing module? 

    Yes  : For missing powertrain control module (PCM), REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - GASOLINE ENGINES (gasoline engine) or ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - DIESEL ENGINE (diesel engine).

    For missing anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module, REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS . For missing instrument cluster, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .

    No  : GO to A2.

  2. A2 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE TBC MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: TBC Module C2142a.
    • Disconnect: TBC Module C2142b.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between TBC module, harness side and ground as follows:
      • TBC module C2142a-1, circuit 50 (RD), harness side.
      • TBC module C2142b-3, circuit 298 (VT/OG), harness side.
        Fig 1: Checking Voltage To TBC Module
        G04644583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? 

    Yes  : GO to A3.

    No  : VERIFY CJB fuse 101 (30A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR circuit 50 (RD) for an open.

    VERIFY CJB fuse 28 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR circuit 298 (VT/OG) for an open.

    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

  3. A3 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT 206 (WH) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Measure the resistance between TBC module C2124a-4, circuit 206 (WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit 206 (WH) For Open
      G04644584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes  : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communication network.

    No  : REPAIR circuit 206 (WH) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

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