When installing a new instrument cluster, the Ford diagnostics device must be connected before dismantling the instrument cluster, in order to load the configuration data of the defective instrument cluster using the "Installation of programmable modules" routine. In addition, the value on the odometer of the defective instrument cluster must be noted, as this is required for configuration of the new instrument cluster. If the odometer value cannot be obtained from the instrument cluster (display failure), the customer should supply the approximate value.
When installing a new instrument cluster, the Ford diagnostics device must be connected after installation in order to download the configuration data of the defective instrument cluster into the new instrument cluster using the "Installation of programmable modules" routine, and to configure the newly installed instrument cluster to the PATS system.
The message center is operated using the left-hand switch on the steering column.
The SET/RESET button is activated to select a submenu and change the settings. If signal tones have been activated, a short acoustic signal will sound each time a button is pressed.
By turning the rotary switch, you can scroll through the different menu displays or select a setting.
In this display, the navigation system can also display direction and distance information.
In addition, safety and warning messages can be displayed in this system, such as "Coolant overheating", "Engine system error" or "Washer fluid level too low". In addition to a safety message, a general warning light (red/yellow) lights up.
Self-Diagnostic Mode
- To enter the instrument cluster self-diagnostic mode, simultaneously press and hold the set button and turn the ignition switch from position 0 to position II.
- Entry to the Self-Diagnostic Mode is confirmed when 'TEST' is displayed in the odometer tripmeter liquid crystal display (LCD). The instrument cluster set button must be released within 3 seconds of TEST being displayed in the tripmeter LCD display. Otherwise the system will exit self-diagnosis mode.
- To navigate through or skip any of the instrument cluster Self-Diagnostic Mode tests, press the SET button.
- Self-diagnostic mode is deactivated when the ignition switch is turned to OFF, low battery voltage is detected, or the set button is pressed for more than 3 seconds between tests.
- If there is missing or invalid input data for the instrument cluster, '---' is displayed in the LCD indicator of the tripometer.
- If the self-diagnostic mode cannot be activated, test the instrument cluster using the Ford diagnostic device.
Instrument cluster - Vehicles built from 12/2007
Gauges
The instrument cluster contains analog displays as well as warning and control lamps for displaying the system status; in addiiton, there is an LCD indicator field for driver information.
The instrument cluster receives the following signals from the PCM (powertrain control module) via the high speed CAN (controller area network) Bus (HS-CAN):
- Vehicle speed
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The
PCM receives the necessary signals from the
ABS (anti-lock brake system) wheel sensors from the
ABS control unit on the HS-CAN.
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- Engine oil pressure.
- Engine speed
The instrument cluster receives the following signals from the GEM (generic electronic module) via the medium speed CAN Bus (MS-CAN):
- Ambient temperature
- Brake fluid level
- Handbrake control
- Door locking control
- Tailgate locking control
- Full beam lights control
- Headlight flasher control
- Direction indicator control
The fuel level signal is supplied from the fuel level sensor in the fuel pump in the fuel tank, which is wired to the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster converts the raw fuel level signal into a damped fuel level value.
The odometer shows the total distance travelled by the vehicle and is based on the same signal as is processed for the daily mileage counter. The value is recorded by the instrument cluster and stored in a protected Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) area. This area is a memory protected against manipulation. If the instrument cluster detects an error in this memory area, e.g. through damage, the driver is notified with the "Odometer error" message.
Message center
The message center is operated using the left-hand switch on the steering column.
The SET/RESET button is activated to select a submenu and change the settings. If signal tones have been activated, a short acoustic signal will sound each time a button is pressed.
By turning the rotary switch, you can scroll through the different menu displays or select a setting.
In this display, the navigation system can also display direction and distance information.
In addition, safety and warning messages can be displayed in this system, such as "Coolant overheating", "Engine system error" or "Washer fluid level too low". In addition to a safety message, a general warning light (red/yellow) lights up.
Vehicles with low series instrument cluster
