Instruments - Message Center Switches Inop/Other Errors
TSB 07-7-404/16/07
MESSAGE CENTER SWITCHES INOP-TEXT
BLANK/SCRAMBLED/COMPASS INOP/WASHER
LIGHT ON/OAT READS HIGH
FORD:
2007 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2007 Navigator
ISSUE
Some 2007 Expedition and Navigator vehicles built before 12/22/2006 may exhibit concerns with the Instrument Cluster (IC). The outside air temp reads 140 °F (60 °C), message center switches unresponsive/text blank or scrambled, compass display is inoperative, washer fluid level light is on.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
NOTE
DO NOT REPLACE IC ASSEMBLY UNTIL COMPLETE DIAGNOSIS HAS BEEN PERFORMED.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Check the build date code of the IC. The date code is displayed in the message center during "engineering test mod&'.
Engineering Test Mode:
1. Ignition in "OFF" position.
2. Cluster type.
a. For Base Clusters (without message center cluster): depress the reset stem on the cluster while turning the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
b. Message Center Clusters: depress the reset button in the vehicle while turning the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Continue to hold down the reset stem/button for 5 seconds until the cluster message center displays "engineering test mode".
4. Press/cycle reset stem/button until the message center displays "manufacture" and the date of manufacture (MM-DD-YYYY).
5. If the date is after 12/22/2006, this TSB does not apply and proceed with normal diagnostics found in Workshop Manual (WSM), Sections 413-01 and 413-08.
6. Turn the vehicle ignition to the "OFF" position to exit the "engineering test mode".
Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Diagnostics
NOTE
THIS PROCEDURE IS FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT (ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL) EATC.
1. Run vehicle for 5 minutes.
2. Verify the OAT reads 140 °F (60 °C) in the Message Center.
3. Disconnect the OAT sensor.
4. Does the Message Center still read 140 °F (60 °C)?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 4.
b. No - follow WSM, Section 413-08.
5. Disconnect battery.
6. Disconnect IC.
7. Measure the resistance between pins 1 and 2 on Connector C132.
a. Resistance less than 1 Meg-Ohms - Repair shorted circuits.
b. Resistance greater than 1 Meg-Ohms - Proceed to Step 8.
8. Reconnect IC and OAT sensor.
9. Reconnect battery, to verify IC connection. If Message Center still reads 140 °F (60 °C), replace IC.
Message Center (MC) Switch, Diagnostics:
Refer to WSM, Section 413-08 Pinpoint Test B: The Message Center Switch Does Not Operate Correctly
Low Washer Fluid Level Light On, Diagnostics
1. Verify low washer fluid level light is on and washer bottle is full.
2. Verify washer fluid level switch is fully seated in the bottle. Is light still on?
a. No - repair is complete.
b. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
3. Disconnect the washer fluid level switch. Does the light go out after one minute?
a. Yes - proceed with normal WSM, Section 413-01 Diagnostics.
b. No - proceed to Step 4.
4. Disconnect battery.
5. Disconnect IC.
6. Measure the resistance on Pins 1 and 2 of Connector C138. Is the resistance less than 1 Meg-Ohms?
a. Yes - repair shorted wires.
b. No - proceed to step 7.
7. Reconnect the washer fluid level switch, IC and then battery to verify IC connections. If light is still on, replace the IC.
No Compass Display Diagnostics
Refer to WSM Section 413-08 Pinpoint Test C: The Compass Is Inoperative.
Message Center Display Blank/Text Scrambled, Diagnostics
Refer to WSM Section 413-08 Symptom Chart
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
MT070704 Use SLTS Operations If Actual
Available; Claim Additional Time
Diagnosis Or Labor
Performed As Actual Time.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
10849 42
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