Ford Electric Ranger 2001 Manual page 665

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
PINPOINT TEST U: POWER CONTROL STATION (PCS) OPERATION VERIFICATION TEST
• Push the STOP button on the PCS.
• Unplug the PCS from the charger inlet connector and then reconnect
(this will clear the fault and allow charging).
• Turn the PCS power on.
• Does the Protection light (EVI) or Charge Interrupted light (SCI)
illuminate?
U3 CHECK PCS SERVICE LIGHT
• Disconnect the PCS from the charger inlet connector.
• Turn off the PCS power at the service or disconnect panel (turning the
power off may allow the PCS to clear the fault).
• Turn the PCS power back on and plug the vehicle back in.
• Is the Service light illuminated?
U4 CHECK READY AND CHARGING LIGHTS (EVI
MANUFACTURER) OR IMMEDIATE AND ECONOMY LIGHTS (SCI
MANUFACTURER)
• Check the Ready and Charging lights (EVI) or the Immediate and
Economy lights (SCI) on the PCS.
• Are the Ready and Charging lights (EVI) or the Immediate and
Economy lights (SCI) illuminated?
U5 CHECK FOR CHARGING SYSTEM FAULT
NOTE: Clear the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from the
battery control module (BCM) before connecting the vehicle to the PCS.
The vehicle may need to be left on charge for one to five minutes to set a
charging system fault (DTC C1838).
• Connect the vehicle to the PCS and press the START button to begin
charging.
• Wait approximately one to five minutes, press the STOP button on the
PCS, disconnect the PCS from the vehicle, and retrieve continuous DTCs
from the BCM.
• Does DTC C1838 Charging System Fault occur?
High Voltage/Traction Battery — Nickel Metal Hydride
TEST STEP
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ACTION TO TAKE
Yes = CHECK the PCS cable for
signs of damage (cuts, tears,
or breaks in the cable
insulation). If damage is
detected CALL the PCS
manufacturer for repair. If
OK, RECONNECT the PCS
to the vehicle. If the
Protection light (EVI
manufacturer) or the
Charge Interrupted light
(SCI manufacturer) is still
illuminated or flashing, there
is a possible vehicle fault.
CARRY OUT the
appropriate diagnostic
procedures.
GO to U3.
No =
Yes = CALL the PCS manufacturer
for repair or replacement.
GO to U4.
No =
Yes = PCS is operating correctly.
GO to U5.
No = CALL the manufacturer for
repair or replacement.
Yes = GO to Pinpoint Test C.
No = If vehicle will not charge,
REFER to the Powertrain
Diagnostic Routines Index in
Section 100-09.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001