MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Steering System

Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components

211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components

2016 MustangReference 3,393 / 6,619HTML edition
← Chapter contentsProcedure contents

REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components - System Operation and Component Description (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Description and Operation).

BCM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC

Description

Fault Trigger Conditions

B1026:87 Steering Column Lock: Missing Message

Sets when the BCM detects no messages from the steering column lock module.

B1026:92 Steering Column Lock: Performance or

Incorrect Operation

Sets when the BCM detects messages from the steering column lock module when the BCM has not activated the steering column lock module relay.

B1184:11

Steering Column Lock Output: Circuit Short To Ground

Sets when the BCM detects a short to ground from the steering column lock module relay control circuit.

B1184:15

Steering Column Lock Output: Circuit Short To Battery or Open

Sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage or an open from the steering column lock module relay control circuit.

Possible Causes

Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Steering column lock module relay Steering column lock module BCM

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

Inspect BJB fuse 19 (20A).

PINPOINT TEST D : THE STEERING COLUMN IS ALWAYS OR NEVER LOCKED

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

D1 CHECK FOR BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) B1184:11 OR B1184:14

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the BCM self-test.

Is DTC B1184:11 or B1184:14 present?

Yes

GO to D2

No

GO to D7

D2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE RELAY (DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) B1184:11 OR B1184:14

Ignition OFF. Disconnect Steering Column Lock Module Relay. Substitute a known good relay. Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the BCM self-test.

Is DTC B1184:11 or B1184:14 still present?

Yes

REMOVE the known good relay. GO to D3

No

REMOVE the known good relay. INSTALL a new steering column lock module relay.

D3 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE RELAY COIL GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF. Disconnect Steering Column Lock Module Relay. Connect:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

Source reference 3393

2016 Mustang workshop publication supplied to Mustang Atlas. Original technical text and illustrations; HTML formatting by Mustang Atlas. Source page numbering is retained for traceability. Follow the configuration, revision, warnings, and cross-references in the material. About this edition.