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.
2012 Ford Explorer Base, 2.0 9FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Side Obstacle Detection Module - Left (SOD-L) and Side Obstacle Detection Module - Right (SOD-R)
SOD-L AND SOD-R DTC CHART
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B11D6:11 | Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Ground | REFER to Diagnostic Routine D: B11D6:11 . |
| B11D6:15 | Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open | REFER to Diagnostic Routine D: B11D6:15 . |
| U0140:00 | Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information | REFER to Diagnostic Routine J: U0140:00 . |
| U0422:00 | Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information | This DTC sets when the SOD-L and/or SOD-R receives invalid network data from the BCM with a faulted signal data input. RETRIEVE and REPAIR all non-network DTCs in the other modules on the network. |
| U2100:00 | Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information | CHECK the vehicle service history for recent service actions related to this module. This DTC sets due to incomplete or improper PMI procedures. If there have been recent service actions with this module, REPEAT the PMI procedure as directed by the scan tool (REFER to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) ). If there have been no recent service actions, INSTALL a new module to correct the failure to retain configuration data. |
| U3000:44 | Control Module: Data Failure | REFER to Diagnostic Routine H: U3000:44, 45, 46, 48, 49 Or 4A . |
| U3000:45 | Control Module: Program Memory Failure | REFER to Diagnostic Routine H: U3000:44, 45, 46, 48, 49 Or 4A . |
| U3000:46 | Control Module: Calibration/Parameter Memory Failure | REFER to Diagnostic Routine H: U3000:44, 45, 46, 48, 49 Or 4A . |
| U3000:48 | Control Module: Supervision Software Failure | REFER to Diagnostic Routine H: U3000:44, 45, 46, 48, 49 Or 4A . |
| U3000:49 | Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure | REFER to Diagnostic Routine H: U3000:44, 45, 46, 48, 49 Or 4A . |
| U3000:4A | Control Module: Incorrect Component Installed | REFER to Diagnostic Routine H: U3000:44, 45, 46, 48, 49 Or 4A . |
Factory Service Tools
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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.