Pinpoint Test B: DTC B2332 - STEERING COLUMN TILT FEEDBACK POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT FAILURE

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CAUTION: Use the Flex Probe Kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multimeter probes.

B1 CHECK FOR CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Continuous DTCs.
- Is DTC B2332 present?
- Yes : GO to B7.
- No : GO to B2.
B2 CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FAULTS
- Disconnect and reconnect the battery.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Clear Instrument Cluster DTCs.
- Actuate the steering column to the full in position.
- Actuate the steering column to the full out position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Self-Test.
- Is DTC B2332 present?
- Yes : GO to B3.
- No : The system was deactivated due to the instrument cluster registering an excessive number of motion faults. NOTIFY the owner that concern has been corrected.
B3 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS
- Remove the steering column shrouds.
- Make sure the steering column bearings are fully seated back against the stops.
- Are the steering column bearings correctly seated back against the stops?
- Yes : GO to B4.
- No : INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN in this article . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B4 ISOLATE THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION SENSOR
- Disconnect: Steering Column Position Sensor C222.
- Connect a jumper wire between the steering column position sensor C222-4, circuit 9-AL17 (BN/WH), harness side and the steering column position sensor terminal 1.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Jumper Wire Between Steering Column Position Sensor C222-4 And Steering Column Position Sensor Terminal 1
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Connect a jumper wire between the steering column position sensor C222-2, circuit 7-AL17 (YE/VT), harness side and the steering column position sensor terminal 4.
- Connect a jumper wire between the steering column position sensor C222-3, circuit 8-AL17 (WH/VT) and the steering column position sensor terminal 3.
- Connect a jumper wire between the steering column position sensor C222-1, circuit 8-AL16 (WH/BK) and the steering column position sensor terminal 2.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Self-Test.
- Is DTC B2332 retrieved?
- Yes : INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN in this article . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to B5.
B5 CHECK FOR STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT
NOTE: This active command will power the motors for only 1 second.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Tilt Motor UP Command.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Tilt Motor DOWN Command.
- Does the steering column tilt up and down?
- Yes : INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN in this article . Clear the DTC. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to B6.
B6 ISOLATE THE TILT/TELESCOPE MOTOR
- Disconnect: Tilt/Telescope Motor C227.
- Connect a voltmeter between the tilt/telescope motor C227-2 circuit 32-AL6 (WH/BU), harness side and the tilt/telescope motor C227-1, circuit 33-AL6 (YE/BU), harness side.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting A Voltmeter Between The Tilt/Telescope Motor C227-2 Circuit 32-AL6, Harness Side And Tilt/Telescope Motor C227-1, Circuit 33-AL6, Harness Side
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Tilt Motor UP Command.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Tilt Motor DOWN Command.
- Measure the voltage while triggering the active commands.
- Is voltage present for one second after each command is sent?
- Yes : INSTALL a new tilt motor. REFER to STEERING COLUMN in this article . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to B7.
B7 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-AL17 (WH/VT) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220c.
- Measure the voltage at instrument cluster C220c-20, circuit 8-AL17 (WH/VT), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Instrument Cluster C220c-20, Circuit 8-AL17 (WH/VT), Harness Side And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is voltage present?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to B8.
B8 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-AL17 (WH/VT) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220c-20, circuit 8-AL17 (WH/VT), harness side and ground.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Instrument Cluster C220c-20, Circuit 8-AL17 (WH/VT), Harness Side And Ground
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to B9.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B9 CHECK CIRCUIT 8-AL17 (WH/VT) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C220c-20, circuit 8-AL17 (WH/VT), harness side and steering column position sensor C222-3, circuit 8-AL17 (WH/VT), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to B10.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B10 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.