DTC Charts
DTC Chart: BCM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DTC | Description | Action |
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B1A85:11 | Ambient Light Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
B1A85:13 | Ambient Light Sensor: Circuit Open | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
For other BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) | - |
REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules) . |
Symptom Charts
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart: Autolamps
Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
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A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool |
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REFER to: Communications Network (418-00) . |
The autolamps are inoperative/do not operate correctly | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
Pinpoint Tests
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 85 for schematic and connector information. Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Exterior Lighting - Overview (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation). DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
Possible Sources
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
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A1 CHECK THE MANUAL HEADLAMP OPERATION | ||||||||||
Do the headlamps operate correctly?
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A2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE LIGHT SENSOR | ||||||||||
Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
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A3 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR FOR GROUND | ||||||||||
Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
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A4 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN | ||||||||||
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
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A5 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND | ||||||||||
Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
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A6 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN | ||||||||||
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
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A7 CHECK THE LIGHT SENSOR INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE | ||||||||||
Is any voltage present?
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A8 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION | ||||||||||
Is the concern still present?
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Opening the Hood
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel.