Ford Fusion: Remote Convenience / Universal Transmitter. Diagnosis and Testing
Symptom Chart(s)
Symptom Chart: Universal Home Transmitter
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
Condition
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Actions
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The universal transmitter is inoperative
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GO to Pinpoint Test A
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Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST A : UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Universal Transmitter - Overview (419-02 Remote Convenience, Description and Operation).
Possible Sources
- Interior lighting concern
- Universal transmitter (part of the LH sun visor)
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A1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER |
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Check the illumination of the universal transmitter by pressing one of the buttons.
Does the indicator on the universal transmitter illuminate?
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A2 PROGRAM A HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER TO THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER |
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NOTE:
The customer's hand-held transmitter is required when programming the universal transmitter.
Program the universal transmitter. Refer to the Owner's Literature.
Does the universal transmitter program successfully?
Yes |
The universal transmitter is OK. VERIFY the receiver unit operates correctly.
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No |
INSTALL a new LH sun visor.
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A3 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE LH (LEFT-HAND)
VANITY MIRROR LAMP |
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Verify the operation of the LH vanity mirror lamp.
REFER to: Interior Lighting (417-02 Interior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).
Does the LH vanity mirror lamp operate correctly?
Yes |
INSTALL a new LH sun visor.
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No |
Diagnose the interior lighting concern. REFER to: Interior Lighting (417-02 Interior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).
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System Operation
Universal Transmitter
The universal transmitter learns a hand-held transmitter radio
frequency code and stores the code in memory...
Other information:
Cabin Air Filter
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.
Note: Make sure..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Use compressed air to remove any foreign material
from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area before removing the
ignition coil-on-plugs.
NOTE:
When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
Detach the wiring harnes..