Section 01-14B: Door Lock Control System, Electronic
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Pinpoint Tests

NOTE: Do not run any of the following pinpoint tests unless so instructed by Pinpoint Test A (Quick Test). Doing so may produce incorrect results and services. After completing any pinpoint test service, return to Pinpoint Test A. Do not continue with other pinpoint tests.

 CAUTION: Do not replace parts unless test results say they should be replaced.

NOTE: Keep the front door window glass (21410) rolled down during all pinpoint tests to avoid being locked out of the vehicle.

 

PINPOINT TEST A: QUICK TEST

   

A1 OPERATE LOCKS FROM DOOR SWITCHES

Do all doors lock/unlock properly from each door lock switch?
YesNo
GO to A2.GO to Pinpoint Test D.
 

A2 CHECK BATTERY SAVER FEATURE

Do lamps illuminate?
YesNo
GO to A3.GO to Pinpoint Test C.
 

A3 CHECK PROGRAM CONNECTOR

Do doors lock and unlock?
YesNo
GO to A4.GO to Pinpoint Test E.
 

A4 LOCK DOORS USING TRANSMITTER

Does the system operate properly?
YesNo
GO to A7.GO to A5.
 

A5 UNLOCK DRIVER'S DOOR USING TRANSMITTER

Does driver's door unlock and do interior lamps turn on when door is opened?
YesNo
GO to A6.GO to A7.
 

A6 UNLOCK PASSENGER DOOR(S) USING TRANSMITTER

Do door(s) and liftgate unlock?
YesNo
GO to A7.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

A7 ACTIVATE THE PANIC ALARM USING TRANSMITTER

Does horn sound and do parking lamps flash on and off continuously?
YesNo
GO to A8.GO to Pinpoint Test E.
 

A8 DEACTIVATE PANIC ALARM USING SAME TRANSMITTER

Do horn and parking lamps shut off?
YesNo
GO to A9.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

A9 TURN OFF PANIC ALARM WITH IGNITION ON

Do horn and do parking lamps shut off with ignition on?
YesNo
GO to A10.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

A10 VERIFY DOOR LOCK USING TRANSMITTER

Does horn sound and do parking lamps flash?
YesNo
GO to A11.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

A11 NO TRANSMISSION RECEIVED WITH IGNITION ON

Do any doors unlock?
YesNo
REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.End of test. Remote entry system is OK.
 

PINPOINT TEST B: ILLUMINATED ENTRY

Perform test only if instructed to do so by Pinpoint Test A (Quick Test). This pinpoint test checks:

 

B1 CHECK MODULE GROUND

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to B2.SERVICE open in Circuit 57 (BK) of Connector C3 or Circuit 875 (BK/LB) of Connector C1. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B2 CHECK POWER TO MODULE

Is reading 10 volts or more?
YesNo
GO to B3.CHECK and REPLACE fuse. SERVICE open or short in Circuit 54 (LG/Y) of Connector C1 or Circuit 171 (BK/W) of Connector C2. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B3 CHECK CONTINUITY TO BATTERY SAVER INPUT

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to B4.SERVICE open in Circuit 54 (LG/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B4 CHECK BATTERY SAVER INPUT

Is voltage greater than 10 volts?
YesNo
GO to B5.SERVICE short in Circuit 54 (LG/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B5 CHECK BATTERY SAVER OUTPUT

Is voltage greater than 10 volts?
YesNo
GO to B6.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B6 CHECK IGNITION SWITCH INPUT TO MODULE

Is reading 10 volts or more at RUN?
YesNo
GO to B7.SERVICE break or short in Circuit 182 (BR/W). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B7 CHECK DIMMER SWITCH ON

Is voltage greater than 10 volts?
YesNo
GO to B8.SERVICE open in Circuit 706 (GY). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B8 CHECK DIMMER SWITCH OFF

Is there continuity?
YesNo
SERVICE shorted turn indicator switch and mounting plate. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to B9.
 

B9 CHECK LAMP OUTPUT

Is reading 10 volts or more?
YesNo
GO to B10.REPLACE remote entry module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B10 CHECK FOR CONTINUITY AND SHORT

Is there continuity/no short?
YesNo
GO to B11.SERVICE open/short in Circuit 53 (BK/LB). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B11 CHECK MODULE OUTPUT TO LOCK CYLINDER WHEN TRANSMITTER IS USED

Is reading 10 volts or more within 15 seconds?
YesNo
REPLACE non-functional lock cylinder. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to B12.
 

B12 CHECK DOOR JAMB SWITCHES

Is there continuity with door(s) open and none with door(s) closed?
YesNo
GO to B13.REPLACE damaged/worn door jamb switch. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B13 CHECK CONTINUITY

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to B14.SERVICE short in door jamb switch or circuitry. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B14 TURN ON INTERIOR LAMPS WITH JUMPER WIRE

Do interior lamps come on?
YesNo
GO to B15.SERVICE short or open in Circuit 54 (LG/Y) or Circuit 53 (BK/LB). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

B15 CHECK CONNECTORS

Are pins loose or corroded?
YesNo
SERVICE as required. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.REPLACE remote entry module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

PINPOINT TEST C: POWER LOCKS

Perform test only if instructed to do so by Pinpoint Test A (Quick Test).

For further information on the power lock system, refer to Section 01-14A.

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE TESTS IN THIS SECTION, THE BATTERY MUST BE FULLY CHARGED.

Find the specific concern in the following list and go to the step specified.

POWER LOCKS
ConditionTest Step
None of the door locks workC1
One or more locks do not workC9
One or more switches do not workC13
Locks will only lock or unlockC15
Locks work intermittentlyC18
Locks do not work in freezing weatherC19
Locks only work with engine runningC20

NOTE: To lubricate linkage, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray D7AZ-19584-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESR-M1C159-A and ESB-M1C106-B.

 

C1 NONE OF THE DOOR LOCKS WORK

Are fuses OK?
YesNo
GO to C2.REPLACE fuse. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C2 POWER TO MODULE

Are 10 or more volts available?
YesNo
GO to C3.SERVICE open in Circuit 171 (BK/W) or 54 (LG/Y) or CHARGE battery. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C3 CHECK MODULE GROUNDS

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to C4.SERVICE open in Circuit 57 (BK) of connector.
 

C4 DOES FUSE OPEN WHEN SWITCH IS ACTIVATED?

Is fuse blown?
YesNo
CHECK for short to ground in Circuits 163 (R/O), 118 (PK/O) and 117 (PK/BK) or shorted lock actuator. SERVICE, then REPLACE fuse. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to C5.
 

C5 CHECK LOCK ACTUATORS

Do all doors unlock?
YesNo
GO to C6.SERVICE Circuit 117 (PK/BK) or Circuit 118 (PK/O) Connector C3 or passenger lock motor(s) or Circuit 163 (R/O) or Circuit 117 (PK/BK) Connector C3 or driver's lock motor, Connector C3. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C6 CHECK DOOR LOCK SWITCHES

Does door lock switch work?
YesNo
GO to C7.REPLACE door lock switch. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C7 SHORT BETWEEN LOCK AND UNLOCK CIRCUITS

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to C8.SERVICE open between Circuits 119 (PK/Y) and 120 (PK/LG). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C8 CHECK LOCK SWITCHES FOR SHORT TO GROUND

Is a short discovered?
YesNo
SERVICE short to ground in Circuit 119 (PK/Y) or Circuit 120 (PK/LG). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.REPLACE remote entry module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A. GO to C9.
 

C9 ONE OR MORE LOCKS DO NOT WORK

Does latch or linkage bind?
YesNo
LUBRICATE lock and linkage.GO to C10.
 

C10 CHECK VOLTAGE TO ACTUATOR/DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Is voltage 10 volts or greater?
YesNo
GO to C12.GO to C11.
 

C11 CHECK MODULE OUTPUT

Is reading 10 volts or more with lock button depressed?
YesNo
SERVICE Circuit 163 (R/O), Circuit 117 (PK/BK), Circuit 118 (PK/O), Circuit 119 (PK/Y) or Circuit 120 (PK/LG) for open or short. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.REPLACE remote entry module. GO to C13.
 

C12 POWER TO ACTUATOR WITH DOOR LOCK SWITCH IN UNLOCK

Is voltage 10 volts or more?
YesNo
REPLACE suspect door lock actuator. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.SERVICE open or short in Circuit 120 (PK/LG), Circuit 119 (PK/Y), Circuit 118 (PK/O) or Circuit 117 (PK/BK). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C13 ONE OR MORE SWITCHES DO NOT WORK

Is there continuity?
YesNo
REPLACE door lock switch. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.SERVICE open in Circuit 119 (PK/Y) or Circuit 120 (PK/LG). GO to C14.
 

C14 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

Is circuit OK?
YesNo
GO to C15.REPAIR open in Circuit 57 (BK). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C15 LOCKS WILL ONLY LOCK OR ONLY UNLOCK

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to C16.GO to C17.
 

C16 CHECK OUTPUT FROM MODULE

Is voltage 10 volts or greater?
YesNo
SERVICE open or short in Circuit 117 (PK/BK) (Circuit 118 [PK/O] or Circuit 163 [R/O] for unlock). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.REPLACE remote entry module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C17 CHECK DOOR SWITCH FUNCTION

Is there continuity?
YesNo
SERVICE door lock switch. GO to C18.SERVICE break in Circuit 119 (PK/Y) (Circuit 120 [PK/LG] for unlock). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C18 LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY

Is there continuity?
YesNo
CHECK and SERVICE loose connections. GO to C19.SERVICE Circuit 57 (BK) or Circuit 875 (BK/LB). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

C19 LOCKS DO NOT WORK IN FREEZING WEATHER

Do locks operate?
YesNo
GO to C20.GO to Pinpoint Test A to identify further concerns.
 

C20 LOCKS ONLY WORK WITH ENGINE RUNNING

Do components operate properly?
YesNo
SERVICE complete. Vehicle checks OK.GO to Pinpoint Test A to check for other concerns.
 

PINPOINT TEST D: REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

Perform test only if instructed to do so by Pinpoint Test A.

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE TESTS IN THIS SECTION, THE BATTERY MUST BE FULLY CHARGED.

Find the specific concern in the list below and go to the step specified.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
ConditionStep
Check antenna/poor rangeD2
Check for shorting plug transmitter program modeD5
Check Program A short to batteryD7
Reprogram transmitterD14
Remote functions do not work in extreme weatherD17

 

D1 CHECK FOR ANTENNA

Is antenna properly installed?
YesNo
GO to D2.INSTALL missing antenna or REROUTE antenna to proper location. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D2 CHECK ANTENNA/POOR RANGE

Is antenna OK?
YesNo
GO to D3.REPLACE antenna. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D3 TRY ANOTHER TRANSMITTER

Do other transmitters operate properly?
YesNo
GO to D4.REPLACE damaged/worn transmitter. GO to D17.
 

D4 CHECK FOR INOPERATIVE SHORTING PLUG (C4)

Is there continuity?
YesNo
REPLACE Connector C4.GO to D5.
 

D5 CHECK FOR SHORTING PLUG/TRANSMITTER PROGRAM MODE

Is shorting plug in Connector C4?
YesNo
REMOVE shorting plug from Connector C4. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to D6.
 

D6 CHECK PROGRAM "A" SHORT TO GROUND

Is there continuity?
YesNo
SERVICE short to ground in Circuit 808 (W/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to D7.
 

D7 CHECK PROGRAM "A" SHORT TO BATTERY

Is there continuity?
YesNo
SERVICE short to battery in Circuit 808 (W/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to D8.
 

D8 CHECK PROGRAM "B" SHORT TO GROUND

Is there continuity?
YesNo
SERVICE short to ground in Circuit 809 (GY/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to D9.
 

D9 CHECK PROGRAM "B" SHORT TO BATTERY

Is there continuity?
YesNo
SERVICE short to battery in Circuit 809 (GY/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to D10.
 

D10 CHECK MODULE PROGRAM "A" INPUT

Is voltage between 4 and 6 volts?
YesNo
GO to D11.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D11 CHECK MODULE PROGRAM "B" INPUT

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to D12.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D12 CHECK CONTINUITY OF PROGRAM "A" CIRCUIT

Is voltage between 4 and 6 volts?
YesNo
GO to D13.SERVICE open in Circuit 808 (W/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D13 CHECK CONTINUITY OF PROGRAM "B" CIRCUIT

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to D14.SERVICE open in Circuit 809 (GY/Y). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D14 REPROGRAM TRANSMITTER

Do doors lock and unlock?
YesNo
GO to D15.GO to D5.
 

D15 STORE TRANSMITTER(S) INTO MODULE MEMORY

For each transmitter stored, do all doors lock then unlock?
YesNo
GO to D16.GO to D2. If Step D2 has already been performed, REPLACE transmitter batteries and REPEAT Step D14. If still no response, REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D16 EXIT TRANSMITTER PROGRAM MODE

Do doors lock and unlock?
YesNo
REPEAT Pinpoint Test A, only Steps A3 through A11.REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

D17 REMOTE FUNCTIONS DO NOT WORK IN EXTREME WEATHER

Does remote entry receiver module pass Pinpoint Test A?
YesNo
REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.SERVICE the remote entry system as required. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

PINPOINT TEST E: PANIC ALARM

NOTE: Before performing any of the tests in this section, the battery must be fully charged.

Find the specific concern in the list below and go to the step specified.

PANIC ALARM
ConditionStep
Activate parking lamps with switchE2
Horn always onE8
Activate horn with horn blow switchE9
Test for false alarmE1

 

E1 CHECK PARKING LAMPS

Are parking lamps on?
YesNo
GO to E8.GO to E2.
 

E2 ACTIVATE PARKING LAMPS WITH SWITCH

Do parking lamps turn on with switch?
YesNo
GO to E3.GO to E6.
 

E3 CHECK PARKING LAMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT CONTINUITY

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to E4.SERVICE Circuit 14 (BR). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E4 CHECK PARKING LAMP INPUT CIRCUIT CONTINUITY

Is there continuity?
YesNo
GO to E5.SERVICE Circuit 195 (T/W). REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E5 CHECK PARKING LAMPS

Do parking lamps check OK?
YesNo
GO to E6.REPLACE or SERVICE the parking lamp circuit. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E6 CHECK OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER

Is fuse OK?
YesNo
SERVICE open or short in Circuit 14. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A. GO to E7.REPLACE circuit breaker. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E7 CHECK LAMP SWITCH ON INSTRUMENT PANEL

Do the parking lamps shut off?
YesNo
REPLACE the lamp switch. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.SERVICE short to battery in Circuit 14 or SERVICE parking lamp circuitry. REFER to Section 17-01. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E8 HORN ALWAYS ON

Does horn stop when switch is not depressed?
YesNo
GO to E9.GO to E12.
 

E9 ACTIVATE HORN WITH HORN BLOW SWITCH

Does horn sound when activated?
YesNo
GO to E10.GO to E11.
 

E10 CHECK HORN CIRCUIT CONTINUITY

Is there continuity?
YesNo
REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.SERVICE Circuit 6. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E11 CHECK HORN AND HORN RELAY

Do horn and horn relay work?
YesNo
GO to E12.REPLACE or SERVICE the horn or horn relay. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E12 CHECK OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER

Is fuse OK?
YesNo
GO to E13.REPLACE fuse or SERVICE open or short in Circuit 6. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.
 

E13 CHECK FOR DAMAGED/WORN MODULE

Does the horn shut off?
YesNo
REPLACE remote entry receiver module. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.GO to E14.
 

E14 CHECK HORN BLOW SWITCH ON STEERING WHEEL

Does the horn shut off?
YesNo
REPLACE the horn blow switch. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.SERVICE short-to-ground in Circuit 1 (DB) or SERVICE the horn relay circuitry. REFER to Section 13-06. REPEAT Pinpoint Test A.