Pinpoint Test W: The Traction Control Indicator Is Never/Always On - Ford Mustang 2005 Workshop Manual

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pushed-out pins
Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
U4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
Check for:
corrosion
pushed-out pins
Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Pinpoint Test V: The Door Ajar Warning Indicator Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
Normal Operation
The door ajar indicator informs the driver if any of the doors, or the decklid is not completely closed. The information is sent from the smart junction box (SJB) to the instrument cluster
over the communication network.
Possible Causes
SJB
instrument cluster
PINPOINT TEST V: THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
V1 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS
Open and close each door and the decklid, and monitor the interior lamps.
Do the interior lamps operate correctly?
V2 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE
COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
Ignition ON.
Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
Select the instrument cluster warning lamps and chime active command. Trigger the all lamps
active command on and off. Observe the door ajar warning indicator.
Does the door ajar warning indicator illuminate when triggered on and turn off when
triggered off?
V3 CHECK FOR CORRECT SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) OPERATION
Disconnect all the SJB connectors.
Check for:
corrosion
pushed-out pins
Connect all the SJB connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
V4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
Check for:
corrosion
pushed-out pins
Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?

Pinpoint Test W: The Traction Control Indicator Is Never/Always On

Normal Operation
The traction control indicator informs the driver that a traction control event is taking place, by flashing the indicator. It is also used to indicate a malfunction in the traction control system
by illuminating the indicator constantly (not flashing).
Possible Causes
anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
instrument cluster
PINPOINT TEST W: THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON
W1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LAMP ACTIVE COMMAND USING
THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
Ignition ON.
Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
Select the instrument cluster warning lamps and chime active command. Trigger the all lamps
active command on and off. Observe the traction control indicator.
Does the traction control indicator illuminate when triggered on and turn off when
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Test Step
Test Step
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have
been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
Yes
INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to
this section. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have
been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
GO to V2.
No
REFER to Section 417-02 to continue diagnosis of the interior lamps.
Yes
GO to V3.
No
GO to V4.
Yes
INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to Section 419-10. TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have
been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
Yes
INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to
this section. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have
been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
Result / Action to Take
Yes
GO to W3.
No
GO to W2.
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