Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the deployable steering column electrical connector becomes damaged or the deployable steering column has deployed, a new overlay wiring harness (14A614) must be installed. Make sure to follow the installation instructions that are included in the service kit.
As part of the SRS, the vehicle is equipped a deployable steering column. The RCM will deploy (collapse) the steering column during a frontal collision when seat position information and other parameters reach predetermined limits. Refer to AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) .
The restraints control module (RCM) checks the deployable steering column circuits for faults. If the RCM detects an open circuit, it will store diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B2984 in memory and flash lamp fault code (LFC 57) on the air bag indicator.