DTC U210B: Lost Communication Between Fuel Pump Control Module And Restraints Control Module

2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION DTC U210B: Lost Communication Between Fuel Pump Control Module And Restraints Control Module
DTC U210B: LOST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE AND RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE

Description:  The fuel pump control module monitors the duty cycle and frequency of the signal it receives from the restraints control module (RCM). The fuel pump control module determines if the signal on the event notification signal (ENS) circuit from the RCM is a valid duty cycle and frequency. If the duty cycle or frequency is invalid, the fuel pump control module sends a 40% duty cycle signal on the fuel pump monitor (FPM) circuit to report the concern to the powertrain control module (PCM). The test fails when the fuel pump control module is still reporting that it is receiving an invalid duty cycle or frequency from the RCM after a calibrated amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • ENS circuit open or short to ground
  • ENS circuit short to voltage
  • Radio frequency interference/electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI)
  • Damaged fuel pump control module
  • Damaged RCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Check the harness for routing, alterations, incorrect shielding, or electrical interference from other systems. The ENS is used to notify the fuel pump control module of an event requiring the fuel pump to be disabled. This signal is used instead of an inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch. The fuel pump control module monitors the ENS signal by sending a 12V low current signal on the ENS circuit to the RCM.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST KC .
RENDER: 1.0x

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