Possible Causes
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Hill Descent Control switch
- GWM
- IPCCAUTION: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may cause damage to the connector.
Harness Side
Circuit Pin HDC (Hill Descent Control) - CET59 7 (GRAY/VIOLET) Harness Side
Component side
Circuit Pin HDC (Hill Descent Control) - CET59 4 (GRAY/VIOLET) GND (Ground) - GD214 3 (BLACK/BLUE)
- OA1: CHECK FOR ABS MODULE DTCS
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
Carry out the ABS self-test.
- Are there any "lost communication" or "invalid data" DTCs other than U0401:86 present in the ABS module?
Yes No DIAGNOSE all other ABS module "lost communication" and "invalid data" DTCs before diagnosing DTC U0401:86. REFER to the ABS module DTC Chart. Go to OA6.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- OA2: VERIFY THE ATCM COMMUNICATES ON THE NETWORK
- Press the Read Vehicle Information button to view the results of the modules communicating on the network.
- Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs.
- Does the ATCM pass the Network Test?
Yes No Go to OA3. REFER to the Module Communications Network article to diagnose the ATCM not responding to the scan tool.
- OA3: CHECK FOR ATCM DTCS
Carry out the ATCM self-test.
- Are any DTCs present?
Yes No REFER to the appropriate Four-Wheel Drive Systems or Transfer Case article. Go to OA4.
- Are any DTCs present?
- OA4: VERIFY ALL WIRING CONNECTIONS ABS)
- Ignition OFF.
- ABS Module connector disconnected. (C135)
- Using a good light source, inspect all disconnected electrical connectors for the following:
- corrosion - install new connector or terminal and clean the module pins
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals or pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- spread terminals - install new terminals as necessary
- Are the connectors free of corrosion, damaged pins, bent pins, pushed-out pins and spread terminals?
Yes No Go to OA5. REPAIR the affected connectors or terminals. REFER to Connector Repair Procedures Wiring Diagrams for schematic and connector information.
- OA5: CHECK FOR CORRECT ATCM OPERATION
- ABS Module connector connected. (C135) Make sure the connector seats and latches correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern is still present?
Yes No INSTALL a new ATCM.
CHECK OASIS for any service articles: TSB, GSB (general service bulletin), SSM (special service message) or FSA (Field Service Action).
If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions.
If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new ATCM. REFER to the appropriate Four-Wheel Drive Systems or Transfer Case article.The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
- OA6: CHECK FOR IPC DTCS
Carry out the IPC self-test.
- Are there any DTCs in the IPC?
Yes No DIAGNOSE all IPC DTCs before diagnosing ABS module DTCs C1000:86 or U0401:86.
REFER to the Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes article.Go to OA7.
- Are there any DTCs in the IPC?
- OA7: CHECK THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH
- Ignition OFF.
- CSS connector disconnected. (C2114)
- Press and hold the Hill Descent Control switch while taking the measurement.
- Measure the resistance between:
(+) CSS (C2114) Connector, Component Side (-) CSS (C2114) Connector, Component Side HDC - CET59 (GRAY/VIOLET) - Pin 4 GND - GD214 - Pin 3 - Measure the resistance between:
(+) Hazard Switch Connector, Component Side (-) Hazard Switch Connector, Component Side HDC GND - Measure the resistance between:
(+) (-) HDC GND - Release the Hill Descent Control switch and take another measurement.
- Measure the resistance between:
(+) CSS (C2114) Connector, Component Side (-) CSS (C2114) Connector, Component Side HDC - CET59 (GRAY/VIOLET) - Pin 4 GND - GD214 - Pin 3 - Measure the resistance between:
(+) Hazard Switch Connector, Component Side (-) Hazard Switch Connector, Component Side HDC GND - Measure the resistance between:
(+) (-) HDC GND - Is the resistance less than 3 ohms with the switch pressed and greater than 10, 000 ohms with the switch released?
Yes No Go to OA8. INSTALL a new CSS.
INSTALL a new CCS (the hill descent control switch is part of the CCS).
- OA8: CHECK THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between:
(+) CSS (C2114) Connector, Harness Side (-) GND - GD214 (BLACK/BLUE) - Pin 3 Ground - Measure the resistance between:
(+) Hazard Switch Connector, Harness Side (-) GND Ground - Measure the resistance between:
(+) (-) GND Ground - Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes No Go to OA9. REPAIR the circuit.
- Measure the resistance between:
- OA9: CHECK THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- IC connector disconnected. (C220)
- Measure the resistance between:
(+) CSS (C2114) Connector, Harness Side (-) IC (C220) Connector, Harness Side HDC - CET59 (GRAY/VIOLET) - Pin 4 HDC - CET59 - Pin 7 - Measure the resistance between:
(+) Hazard Switch Connector, Harness Side (-) IC (C220) Connector, Harness Side HDC HDC - CET59 - Pin 7 - Measure the resistance between:
(+) (-) IC (C220) Connector, Harness Side HDC HDC - CET59 - Pin 7 - Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes No Go to OA10. REPAIR the circuit.
- OA10: CHECK THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between:
(+) CSS (C2114) Connector, Harness Side (-) HDC - CET59 (GRAY/VIOLET) - Pin 4 Ground - Measure the resistance between:
(+) Hazard Switch Connector, Harness Side (-) HDC Ground - Measure the resistance between:
(+) (-) HDC Ground - Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes No Go to OA11. REPAIR the circuit.
- Measure the resistance between:
- OA11: VERIFY ALL WIRING CONNECTIONS
- Ignition OFF.
- Using a good light source, inspect all disconnected electrical connectors for the following:
- corrosion - install new connector or terminal and clean the module pins
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals or pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- spread terminals - install new terminals as necessary
- Are the connectors free of corrosion, damaged pins, bent pins, pushed-out pins and spread terminals?
Yes No Go to OA12. REPAIR the affected connectors or terminals.
REFER to Connector Repair Procedures Wiring Diagrams for schematic and connector information.
- OA12: CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC OPERATION
- CSS connector connected. (C2114) Make sure the connector seats and latches correctly.
- IC connector connected. (C220) Make sure the connector seats and latches correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern is still present?
Yes No INSTALL a new IC.
CHECK OASIS for any service articles: TSB, GSB (general service bulletin), SSM (special service message) or FSA (Field Service Action).
If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions.
If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to the Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes article.
ORDER a replacement IPC and INCLUDE the RVC form.
If this is a Ford repair, INCLUDE the RVC on the warranty claim form.The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.