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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 496 (ABS GUIDED ROUTINE)PINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TESTS AA: STEERING ANGLE RESET DTCPOSSIBLE CAUSES
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Possible Causes

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Possible Causes
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  • Incorrectly installed SASM
  • SASM
  1. AA1: RESET THE STEERING ANGLE AND CHECK FOR DTCS 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Set the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
    • Access the SASM and monitor the ST_WHL_ANG (ANGL) PID.
    • Does the PID read 0 degrees? 
      Yes No
      Go to  AA3. Go to  AA2.
  2. AA2: ADJUST THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Remove the SASM but LEAVE the electrical connector CONNECTED. Refer to the Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components article.
      NOTE: Turning the ignition on sets DTCs in multiple modules
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the SASM and monitor the ST_WHL_ANG (ANGL) PID.
    • Manually adjust the steering angle sensor until the SW_ANGLE PID displays 0 degrees
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Install the SASM. Refer to the Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components article.
    • CLEAR all DTCs from all modules.
      The repair is complete.
  3. AA3: CHECK FOR CORRECT SASM OPERATION 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • SASM connector disconnected.
    • Inspect the SASM connector.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminal - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals or pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • SASM connector connected. Make sure the connector seats and latches correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
      Yes No
      CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA.
      If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions.
      If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new SASM. REFER to the Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components article.      		 The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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