
• Surface charge removal procedure
• Dynamic Response procedure for refined
decisiveness on battery diagnostics
• Upgradeable by SD card
• Export data feature to send data to infra red printer
• Voltmeter function
• Date and time indication with every test
• 23 languages included within the battery tester
Using the Midtronics EXP-1050 battery
tester
• Disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery negative (-) post. Note: if using this
battery tester on models where the ground cable
is not accessible, the battery does not have to
be removed from the vehicle and may be tested
using the vehicle's 'jump start post' if the battery
tester is set to the correct mode. In this case,
the battery must be disconnected at the positive
(+) post before testing.
• Connect the positive red clamp of the Midtronics
EXP-1050 battery tester to the battery positive
(+) post.
• Connect the negative black clamp of the Midtronics EXP-1050 battery tester to the
battery negative (-) post or jump start post as
appropriate.
A poor connection will prevent testing and the
battery tester will display the message CHECK
CONNECTION. If this message appears after you have correctly reconnected the clamps, clean the
terminals and reconnect.
It is recommended that batteries are always tested
using both battery posts. However, if used in 'jump
start post' mode, the Midtronics EXP-1050 battery
tester will compensate for the extra resistance of
the additional cable.
1.
Select BATTERY TEST or START-STOP
BATTERY TEST.
– Press the NEXT key to continue.
2. Select the BATTERY LOCATION
– UNDER HOOD
– UNDER SEAT
– OUT OF VEHICLE
– Press the NEXT key to continue.
3. Select the negative POST TYPE (IN-VEHICLE
ONLY)
– BATTERY POST
– JUMP START POST
– JUMP START POST (Battery Monitoring
Sensor)
– Press the NEXT key to continue.
4. Select the BATTERY RATING from the drop
down list.
– Press the NEXT key to test the battery.
5. If the battery under test is not listed in the drop
down list, it can still be selected with the
MANUAL ENTRY mode. This is item 11 of 11
in the list.
The Midtronics EXP-1050 battery tester will display
the word TESTING while it evaluates the battery.
Battery tester results and required actions Action
Battery Tester Reading
Return the battery to service
GOOD BATTERY
Fully recharge the battery and return it to service
GOOD - RECHARGE
Fully charge the battery and retest (failure to fully
charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings)
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Action
Battery Tester Reading WARNING: Do not recharge the battery.
Make sure that the surface charge was removed. A "REPLACE BATTERY" result could also mean
a poor connection between the battery cables and the battery. Check the connections are OK and
retest. If the result remains the same, INSTALL a NEW battery
REFER to: Battery(414-01 Battery, Mounting and
Cables, Removal and Installation).
REPLACE BATTERY or BAD CELL BATTERY
In addition it is advisable to check the vehicle electrical system. Check that the generator is functioning
correctly and the vehicle does not have an excessive key-off load (in general this should be under
20mA after 40 minutes of key off).
Midtronics EXP-1050 Battery Tester Test
Code
At the end of the test, use the arrow keys to scroll
down the screens to see additional information.
One of these is the TEST CODE.
The TEST CODE has 11 digits, for example:
0021U-B88WKX.
Using the Midtronics GR-590-2 The Midtronics GR-590-2 is both a battery charger
and battery tester and automatically removes the
surface charge as part of the normal operating
procedure.
The Midtronics GR-590-2 can be used on a battery
in-vehicle or out-of-vehicle.
• Disconnect the battery ground cable.
• Connect the positive red clamp from the
Midtronics GR-590-2 to the battery positive
terminal.
• Connect the negative black clamp from the Midtronics GR-590-2 to the battery negative
terminal.
• Connect the AC power cable to the mains outlet
and switch ON.
• Follow the instructions supplied with the Midtronics GR-590-2 to charge the battery.
• To disconnect the Midtronics GR-590-2, reverse
the connection procedure.
The Midtronics GR-590-2 will automatically carry
out a charge cycle before giving the resulting test
code. It will bring the battery into a serviceable
condition and if required can proceed to fully
charge the battery.
Functions on the front panel of the Midtronics
GR-590-2
• UP and DOWN button: The UP and DOWN buttons allow the operator to scroll through
selections on the display and increase or
decrease values.
• ENTER button: The ENTER button allows the operator to accept a selection and continue to
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Generator
General information
The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the
alternator charging voltage. The connection
between the PCM and the generator is made via
the control module subnetwork (LIN) bus.
If the load on the alternator is high, the PCM can
increase the idle speed.
The alternator is temporarily deactivated during
engine starting so that the engine drag moment is
minimized and it is reactivated again after the
starting procedure.
The PCM controls the charge control lamp in the
instrument cluster via the controller area network
(CAN) bus.
Smart Charge system
In addition to the familiar functions, the Smart
Charge system also performs the following
functions:
•
Automatic deactivation of non-critical high power
electrical consumers when the battery voltage
is low in order to reduce the level of current
drawn.
• Automatic activation of non-critical high power electrical consumers when the battery voltage
is excessively high in order to protect
components which are sensitive to increased
voltages.
The battery charging current is optimized through
continuous calculation of the battery temperature
and monitoring of the alternator output voltage.
By receiving the forwarded alternator load signal,
the PCM is given early warning whenever an
electric consumer is switched on or off. This means
that the PCM receives information about imminent
changes in the torque drawn by the alternator. By
evaluating this information the PCM can provide a
higher level of idling stability.
The two remaining functions of the Smart Charge
System are controlled by the GEM.
Electrical consumers are switched off due to low
voltage when the GEM determines (on the basis
of the message received from the PCM on the CAN
bus via the instrument cluster) that the battery
voltage has dropped below the threshold.
When the threshold for low battery voltage is
reached the GEM automatically deactivates the following consumers - in this order and with a gap
of 5 seconds between each:
• Electric booster heater (vehicles with diesel
engines)
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Heated rear window
• Heated windscreen
If the battery voltage rises back above the lower
threshold then the GEM re-enables all of the
electrical consumers which were previously
disabled. They then have switched off status and
must be switched back on by the driver.
Electrical consumers are switched on due to
excessively high voltage if the GEM determines
that the battery voltage is above the threshold for
overvoltage and the charge control lamp has been
switched on.
When the threshold is reached the GEM
automatically activates the following consumers -
in this order and with a gap of 5 seconds between
each:
• Heated rear window
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Electric booster heater (vehicles with diesel engines)
• Blower motor
If the battery voltage drops back below the
threshold then the GEM automatically deactivates
any consumers that were switched on. However,
if they were switched on by the driver before the
automatic activation, they will then be switched on
again in turn with a 5-second time interval. G964174en
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Direct Current/Alternating Current (DC/AC) Inverter – Overview
Function indicator
WARNING: For workshop repairs, it is only
permissible to replace the converter as a
complete unit together with the wiring
harness and the socket. The component
must not be opened, as charged capacitors
inside can still carry dangerously high
residual voltages.
The LED in the socket lights up orange when the
converter is supplying a voltage.
In the event of a fault the system switches off and
indicates the cause of the fault by flashing a trouble
code via the LED in the socket:
• 1x flash – High temperature
• 2x flashes – Overload
• 3x flashes – Internal overvoltage
• 4x flashes – Internal undervoltage
• Continuous flashing – Short circuit to power
If the converter switches off due to high
temperature then it switches back on again
automatically once the temperature has cooled
down sufficiently.
With all of the other faults which are displayed, the
converter can be reset by switching the ignition off
and back on again or by unplugging and reinserting
the consumer in the socket.
If these measures are unsuccessful then there are
no further options for directly influencing the
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Direct Current/Alternating Current (DC/AC) Inverter – System
Operation and Component Description
System Diagram Description
Item
DC/AC converterRefer to Component Description: (page
?)
1
AC mains outletRefer to Component Description: (page
?)
2 Description
Item
AC mains outlet switch
3
Battery
4
Ignition relay
5
Keylesss vehicle module
6
System Operation
DC/AC converter
In the rear part of the center console there is an
optional 230 V socket instead of the outlet of the
standard 12 V electrical system.
In this case a DC/AC converter supplies a
continuous power of 150 W at 230 V/50 Hz. It can
also absorb temporary power peaks of up to 300
W when consumers are switched on. For example, an output of 150 W is sufficient to
run laptops, games consoles and mobile phone
chargers.
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Component Description
DC/AC converter
The converter operates with a series connection
of two power converter circuits. The primary power
converter here is a push-pull converter. It converts
the 12 V supply from the electrical system of the
vehicle to an intermediate direct current link of
approx. 320 V.
From this intermediate direct current link, the
downstream full H-bridge circuit generates a
pulse-width modulated output voltage with 230
V/50 Hz.
A controller modulates the pulse width of the
square-wave output voltage and maintains an
effective output voltage of 230 V under varying
load conditions and under different input voltages.
Here, the rising and falling edge of the positive and
negative square wave pulse are controlled
symmetrically to the ideal shape of a sine wave,
which - among other things - also makes a positive
contribution to electromagnetic compatibility.
DC/AC converters which supply a modified square
wave output voltage are referred to as 'Modified
Sine Wave Inverters".
With this type of system there is no need for a
residual current operated device for protection in
the event of accidental contact, as all of the 230 V
lines are double-insulated. Potential-free separation
of the entire 230 V voltage part from the vehicle is
provided (electrical isolation).
The output voltage of 230 V/50 Hz is not generated
until the switching voltage is present at terminal 1
of the converter via the AC mains outlet switch.
The converter operates with the ignition switched
on and a vehicle electrical supply of between 11
V and 16 V. Internal voltage monitoring in the converter deactivates the system if the input
voltage is outside this range.
AC mains outlet
Description
Item
230 V/50 Hz outlet
1
LED (light emitting diode)
2
Cover3 Description
Item
230 V/50 Hz outlet (for UK vehicles)
1
LED2
Cover3
In order to prevent accidents and the risk of
electrical shock, the outlet is protected with a child
safety device and the AC outlet switch.
In order to make the system safer for children, the
safety catches for the 230 V contacts can only be
pushed to one side by pressing a Euro plug evenly
into both of the connector openings.
The AC mains outlet switch only activates the
system when a consumer is connected to the
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Audio System
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 415-01, for
schematic and connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 415-03, for
schematic and connector information.
General Equipment
The Ford approved diagnostic tool
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: If the keycode is entered incorrectly 3 times,
the system will allow the next keycode in 30
minutes. After entering the keycode the 10th time
incorrectly the system will lock out. The component
can only be unlocked by the manufacturer.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart Electrical
Mechanical
– Fuse(s)
– Wiring harness
– Electricalconnector(s)
– Audio unit
– Audio control switch (if equipped)
– CD changer
– Central junction box (CJB)
– Audio unit
– Antenna
– Foreign objects
contacting speaker
– Trim poorly fitted/resonance
– Audio control switch (if equipped)
– Compact disc (CD) changer
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Self-Diagnostic Mode.
Self-Diagnostic Mode - Low Series
Audio Unit
NOTE: The audio unit must be in radio mode
before entering the Self-Diagnostic Mode.
1. To enter the audio unit Self-Diagnostic Mode, switch the audio unit ON. Within four seconds
depress the preset buttons 3 and 6 together.
2. Release the preset buttons 3 and 6 and the audio unit will enter the Self-Diagnostic Mode. 3.
The Self-Diagnostic Mode will automatically stop
after one iterration or to interrupt it , switch the
audio unit OFF.
Self-Diagnostic Mode Circuit Tested
Message Displayed
Right hand front woofercircuit
1. 4CH RF low
Right hand fronttweeter circuit.
2. 4CH RF high
Left hand front woofercircuit.
3. 4CH LF low
Left hand front tweetercircuit.
3. 4CH LF High
Right hand rear woofercircuit
1. 4CH RR low
Right hand rear tweetercircuit
2. 4CH RR high
Left hand rear woofercircuit
3. 4CH LR low
Left hand rear tweetercircuit.
3. 4CH LR High
Antenna connection
Seek 87.5 - 108.0
4. If the cause is not evident after the Self-Diagnostic Mode, connect the Ford
approved diagnostic tool to the data link
connector (DLC).
Self-Diagnostic Mode - High Series
Audio Unit GEN 2
NOTE: The audio unit must be in radio mode
before entering the Self-Diagnostic Mode.
1. To enter the audio unit Self-Diagnostic Mode, switch the audio unit ON. Within four seconds
depress the preset button 3 and 6 together.
2. Release the preset button 3 and 6 and the audio
unit will enter the Self-Diagnostic Mode.
3. The Self-Diagnostic Mode will automatically stop
after one iterration or to interrupt it , switch the
audio unit OFF.
Self-Diagnostic Mode Circuit Tested
Message Displayed
Right hand front woofercircuit
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Cellular Phone
Refer to
Wiring Diagrams Section 415-00, for
schematic and connector information. General Equipment
Ford diagnostic equipment
Principles of Operation
NOTE: Voice control will only operate with the
audio unit and components required switched ON.
Voice Control
The portable support electronics (PSE) module
has a voice control system. The customer will be
able to push the VOICE button on the audio control
switch located on the steering column lower
shroud, this will activate the PSE module and allow
voice control. An audible tone will be heard through
the audio unit speakers after which, a voice
command can then be spoken into the microphone
located in the overhead console.
The incoming calls and voice confirmation can be
heard through the audio system speakers.
When a voice command is spoken into the
microphone it will be sent as a signal to the PSE
module. The signal is then sent from the PSE
module to the relevant components on the
medium-speed controller area network (CAN) bus
network. The component will then convert the
signal back into the original voice command.
The components that the PSE module interacts
with are as follows:
• audio unit
• navigation system display module
• cellular phone
For additional information on the cellular phone
system, REFER to the cellular phone Owner's
Guide.
Bluetooth
An input can be given through the cellular phone
with or without the cellular phone connected to the
handset holder. Providing that the cellular phone
is one of the recommended cellular phones for the
system, is supplied with the Bluetooth technology
and the cellular phone is programmed to the PSE
module.
When selected as active the Bluetooth technology
is a wireless system that interacts with the relevant component modules through the PSE module. The
general operation of the Bluetooth is similar to the
voice control.
Bluetooth technology cannot transfer the cellular
phone's PHONEBOOK or recent outgoing and
incoming call details to the audio unit or navigation
system display module. If the cellular phone is
placed into the handset holder the PHONEBOOK
data and recent outgoing and incoming call
information will be transferred to the audio unit or
navigation system display module.
For additional information, REFER to the cellular
phone Owner's Guide.
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: Make sure that the cellular phone is
featured on the list of recommended cellular
phones for the system.
Make sure that the PSE module and cellular
phone are configured to each other before
starting a system diagnosis. ENTER the
following PIN number on the cellular phone to
configure the cellular phone to the PSE module:
0000.
Make sure that the MUTE symbol is not
displayed on the audio unit when trying to
operate the cellular phone system. If the MUTE
symbol is displayed, this indicates that the PSE
module requires configuring to the vehicle and
the cellular phone requires programming to the
PSE module. GO to
Pinpoint Test C.
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system using the customers cellular phone.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart Electrical
• Fuse(s)
• Wiring harness
• Electrical connector(s)
• Cellular phone
• Microphone
• PSE module
• Audio unit
• Instrument cluster
• Navigation system display module G1189085en
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