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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 494 (EPAS GUIDED ROUTINE)PINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TESTS BN: PSCM DTC U3000 CONTROL MODULE - ELECTRONIC STEERING ACTUATORPINPOINT TESTS PURPOSE
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Pinpoint Tests Purpose

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Pinpoint Tests Purpose
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To verify PSCM DTC U3000:42 or U3000:49 is present and provide diagnostics if DTC U3000:42 or U3000:49 is currently present and active in the PSCM.

  1. BN1: VERIFY STEERING TYPE 
    • This pinpoint test is applicable to HPAS vehicles equipped with an electric steering actuator only. It DOES NOT apply to EPAS vehicles.
    • Inspect the vehicle and determine if the steering system is EPAS or HPAS with an electric steering actuator.
      • The presence of a power steering pump, hydraulic hoses or tubes indicates a HPAS system.
    • Is this vehicle equipped with HPAS and an electric steering actuator? 
      Yes No
      Go to  BN2. GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
  2. BN2: CHECK THE PSCM FOR RETURNING DTCS 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Clear the PSCM DTCs.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Drive the vehicle above 20 km/h (12 mph) for at least 5 minutes.

    Carry out the PSCM self-test.

    • Is DTC U3000:42 or U3000:49 present in the PSCM? 
      Yes No
      INSTALL a new electric steering actuator. REFER to the Power Steering article. If the PSCM does not list DTC U3000, DISCONTINUE this test and REFER to the DTC Chart for direction.
      If other modules are reporting DTC U3000, REFER to the reporting module DTC Chart.
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