trailer not connected,yet connected

[Wolfman00]

still doesnt work after i picked it up

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[diesel924]

I had to work this morning so I had access to my Ford Software. Your problem has a pretty detailed pinpoint test they should follow. The message that is flashed on the dash for when the trailer is connected goes through some pretty intricate strategies before it reaches the IPC. However, as long as the problem doesn't go intermittent (the bane of my existence), it should be relatively easy to figure out. Did you drop off a trailer with the truck for them to test with?

PINPOINT TEST BC: A TRAILER CONNECTED STATUS MESSAGE IS NOT DISPLAYED WHEN A TRAILER IS CONNECTED

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions See Trailer Connected/Disconnected And Trailer Lighting Status. REFER to: Message Center (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes) . Possible Sources Trailer lighting concern TRM concern GWM concern IPC

BC1 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION

Ignition ON. Close all doors and the hood. Clear all message center warnings by pressing the OK button for each warning present. Monitor the door ajar RTT indicator. Open the driver door. Clear the message center warning. Monitor the door ajar RTT indicator. Is the door ajar RTT indicator off with the door closed, and on with the door open? Yes GO to BC2​ No GO to Pinpoint Test A​

BC2 PERFORM THE TRM (TRAILER MODULE) SELF-TEST

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the TRM self-test. Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? Yes REFER to: Trailer Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting) .​ No GO to BC3​

BC3 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test. Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? Yes REFER to DTC Chart: IPC in this section.​ No GO to BC4​

BC4 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs). Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? Yes REFER to: Communications Network (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing).​ No INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to the appropriate Removal and Installation procedure in Section 413-01.​

 

[Wolfman00]

I had to work this morning so I had access to my Ford Software. Your problem has a pretty detailed pinpoint test they should follow. The message that is flashed on the dash for when the trailer is connected goes through some pretty intricate strategies before it reaches the IPC. However, as long as the problem doesn't go intermittent (the bane of my existence), it should be relatively easy to figure out. Did you drop off a trailer with the truck for them to test with?

PINPOINT TEST BC: A TRAILER CONNECTED STATUS MESSAGE IS NOT DISPLAYED WHEN A TRAILER IS CONNECTED

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions See Trailer Connected/Disconnected And Trailer Lighting Status. REFER to: Message Center (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes) . Possible Sources Trailer lighting concern TRM concern GWM concern IPC

BC1 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION

Ignition ON. Close all doors and the hood. Clear all message center warnings by pressing the OK button for each warning present. Monitor the door ajar RTT indicator. Open the driver door. Clear the message center warning. Monitor the door ajar RTT indicator. Is the door ajar RTT indicator off with the door closed, and on with the door open? Yes GO to BC2​ No GO to Pinpoint Test A​

BC2 PERFORM THE TRM (TRAILER MODULE) SELF-TEST

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the TRM self-test. Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? Yes REFER to: Trailer Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting) .​ No GO to BC3​

BC3 PERFORM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test. Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? Yes REFER to DTC Chart: IPC in this section.​ No GO to BC4​

BC4 CHECK THE GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the GWM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs). Are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? Yes REFER to: Communications Network (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing).​ No INSTALL a new IPC. Refer to the appropriate Removal and Installation procedure in Section 413-01.​

i didnt, they didnt have a way to even confirm its function which i didnt really like. basically got the truck back with “we think it works” ha. i mean, it happens, but im surprised they dont have a way to confirm it.
now i have to go back again

 

[Wolfman00]

so they got it fixed, the trailer module was blown. how i dont know, shop forman is going to explain it to me.
also got new tires too, and forwent doing a warranty on the terra grapplers. got dynapro at2 xtreme.

 

[Cabose-1]

Wow! Blown trailer module. I will have to store that info away for future reference. Mine makes a weird noise when in the acc pksition. So.....ill keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the info

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