Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Ford Edge SE, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Headlamp Control Module (HCM)
HEADLAMP CONTROL MODULE (HCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B1342 | ECU Is Faulted | INSTALL a new LH headlamp assembly. REFER to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| B2609 | ECU Output to Left Headlamp Stepper Motor Circuit Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST L . |
| B2612 | ECU Output to Right Headlamp Stepper Motor Circuit Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST L . |
| B100B | Left Headlamp Swivel Control Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST L . |
| B100C | Right Headlamp Swivel Control Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST L . |
| U0073 | Control Module Communication Bus A Off | REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , Intermittent no High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, one or more modules are not responding during network test. |
| U0100 | Lost Communication With ECM/PCM | GO to PINPOINT TEST I . |
| U0121 | Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module | GO to PINPOINT TEST J . |
| U0140 | Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) | GO to PINPOINT TEST K . |
| U0415 | Invalid Data Received From Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module | RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs set in the ABS module. REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| U2050 | No Application Present | CARRY OUT the Programmable Module Installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| U2471 | Unexpected PRNDL State | RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs set in the PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| U2472 | Unexpected Ignition State | RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs set in the Body Control Module (BCM). REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| U2473 | Unexpected Vehicle Speed (VSS) | RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs set in the ABS module. REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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