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
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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
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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:
WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.
WARNING: The system may not
detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground.
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system.
WARNING: T..
Washer Fluid Check
WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 40°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford sp..