Pinpoint Test L: Adaptive Steering Lock High Current Concern

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Pinpoint Test L: Adaptive Steering Lock High Current Concern
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

The SECM is equipped with a locking device which locks the adaptive steering system in the case of a system error. The SECM performs several tests on the locking system, if 1 or more of the tests fail, a DTC is set.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
SECM U3000:19 Control Module: Circuit Current Above Threshold Sets when the SECM detects the electrical current to the locking solenoid is above a specified level. This DTC setting multiple times is a trigger condition for DTC U3000:96.

Possible Sources 

  • SASM concern
  • SECM

Pinpoint Tests L: SECM High Current Concern

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