Pinpoint Tests Purpose
To verify PSCM U3000:XX is present and provide diagnostics if DTC U3000:XX is currently present and active in the PSCM.
NOTE:
If a damaged bellows boot(s) was discovered during Inspection and Verification and this pinpoint test DOES NOT lead to the installation of a new EPAS gear or bellows boot(s), then Go to PINPOINT TEST K to address the damaged boot(s) before returning the vehicle to the customer.
- BT1: RETRIEVE PSCM DTCS
- Ignition ON, engine running.
- Carry out the PSCM self-test.
- Is DTC U3000:4B currently present and active in the PSCM?
Yes No Go to PINPOINT TEST BU . If DTC U3000:XX is not currently present and active in the PSCM.
No fault found.
DISCONTINUE this pinpoint test and REFER to the PSCM - Power Steering Control Module DTC Chart .
For all other PSCM U3000:XX DTCs, Go to BT2. - BT2: CHECK THE PSCM FOR RETURNING DTCS
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- Clear the PSCM DTCs.
- Ignition OFF.
- Wait at least 90 seconds for the modules to completely shut off.
- Ignition ON, engine running.
- Carry out the PSCM self-test.
- Is DTC U3000:xx present in the PSCM?
Yes No INSTALL a new EPAS gear.
REFER to Power Steering article
ORDER a replacement EPAS gear and INCLUDE the RVC on the order form.
If this is a Ford paid repair, INCLUDE the RVC on the warranty claim form.If the PSCM does not list DTC U3000, DISCONTINUE this test and REFER to the DTC Index for direction. If other modules are reporting DTC U3000, REFER to the reporting module DTC Index