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DTC Chart: DSM

Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

DSM DTC Chart 

DTC Description Action
B1298:24 Steering Column Adjust Up Switch: Signal Stuck High
NOTE: The SCCM continually monitors the steering column control switch input. With battery voltage between 10 and 15.5 volts and with the ignition set to ON, if the SCCM receives switch input for more than 2 minutes, a DTC is set.
INSTALL a new steering column control switch. REFER to: Steering Column Control Switch . CLEAR the SCCM and DSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, CARRY OUT an SCCM and DSM self-test. If B1298:24 returns in the SCCM, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) . If the B1298:24 returns in the DSM, INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to: Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) .
B1299:24 Steering Column Adjust Down Switch: Signal Stuck High
NOTE: The SCCM continually monitors the steering column control switch input. With battery voltage between 10 and 15.5 volts and with the ignition set to ON, if the SCCM receives switch input for more than 2 minutes, a DTC is set.
INSTALL a new steering column control switch. REFER to: Steering Column Control Switch . CLEAR the SCCM and DSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, CARRY OUT an SCCM and DSM self-test. If B1299:24 returns in the SCCM, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) . If the B1299:24 returns in the DSM, INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to: Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) .
B12A1:24 Steering Column Adjust Out Switch: Signal Stuck High
NOTE: The SCCM continually monitors the steering column control switch input. With battery voltage between 10 and 15.5 volts and with the ignition set to ON, if the SCCM receives switch input for more than 2 minutes, a DTC is set.
INSTALL a new steering column control switch. REFER to: Steering Column Control Switch . CLEAR the SCCM and DSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, CARRY OUT an SCCM and DSM self-test. If B12A1:24 returns in the SCCM, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) . If the B12A1:24 returns in the DSM, INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to: Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) .
B12A2:24 Steering Column Adjust In Switch: Signal Stuck High
NOTE: The SCCM continually monitors the steering column control switch input. With battery voltage between 10 and 15.5 volts and with the ignition set to ON, if the SCCM receives switch input for more than 2 minutes, a DTC is set.
INSTALL a new steering column control switch. REFER to: Steering Column Control Switch . CLEAR the SCCM and DSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, CARRY OUT an SCCM and DSM self-test. If B12A2:24 returns in the SCCM, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) . If the B12A2:24 returns in the DSM, INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to: Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) .
B12A7:11 Steering Column Tilt Sensor A: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C 
B12A7:12 Steering Column Tilt Sensor A: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test C 
B12A8:11 Steering Column Telescope Sensor A: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C 
B12A8:12 Steering Column Telescope Sensor A: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test C 
B1375:09 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Component Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B1375:11 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B1375:12 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B1375:13 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B1375:1A Steering Column Tilt Motor Circuit Resistance Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B1375:31 Steering Column Tilt Motor: No Signal GO to Pinpoint Test C 
B137E:09 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Component Failure GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B137E:11 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B137E:12 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B137E:13 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B137E:1A Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test D 
B137E:31 Steering Column Telescope Motor: No Signal GO to Pinpoint Test C 
All other DSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) -- REFER to: Front Seats .