Pinpoint Test C : The Power Adjustable Steering Column Operates In One Second Intervals When Using The Steering Column Control Switch (Jog Mode)

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NOTE: Use the Flex Probe Kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multi-meter probes.

C1 CHECK THE TILT/TELESCOPIC SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: SCCM C226C .

Disconnect: Adjustable Steering Column Tilt Motor C2250 .

Disconnect: Adjustable Steering Column Telescope Motor C227 .

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C226C-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C226C-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C226C-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes	REPAIR the affected circuit(s).
No	GO to C2.

C2 CHECK THE TILT/TELESCOPIC SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C226C-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C226C-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C226C-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes	GO to C3.
No	REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

C3 CHECK THE TILT/TELESCOPIC SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C226C-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C226C-5

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes	GO to C4.
No	REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

C4 CHECK THE TILT/TELESCOPIC SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C226C-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2250-3
C226C-4	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2250-4

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C226C-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C227-3
C226C-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C227-4

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes	GO to C5.
No	REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

C5 CHECK FOR CORRECT SCCM OPERATION

Disconnect and inspect all SCCM connectors.

Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the SCCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, PROCEED to the following:If the adjustable steering column does not operate correctly when the steering column control switch is in the UP/DOWN (tilt) position(s), INSTALL a new adjustable steering column tilt motor. REFER to Steering Column Motor . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If the concern is still present, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to Steering Column Switches .If the adjustable steering column does not operate correctly when the steering column control switch is in the FORWARD/REARWARD (telescopic) position(s), INSTALL a new adjustable steering column telescopic motor. REFER to Steering Column Motor . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If the concern is still present, INSTALL a new SCCM. REFER to Steering Column Switches .

The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.