Pinpoint Test L : The Steering Column Is Always Or Never Locked (If Equipped): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components - System Operation and Component Description .
BCM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| DTC | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| B1026:87 | Steering Column Lock: Missing Message | Sets when the BCM detects no messages from the steering column lock module. |
| B1026:92 | Steering Column Lock: Performance or Incorrect Operation | Sets when the BCM detects messages from the steering column lock module when the BCM has not activated the steering column lock module relay. |
| B1184:11 | Steering Column Lock Output: Circuit Short To Ground | Sets when the BCM detects a short to ground from the steering column lock module relay control circuit. |
| B1184:15 | Steering Column Lock Output: Circuit Short To Battery or Open | Sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage or an open from the steering column lock module relay control circuit. |
Possible Causes
- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- BJB relay module
- Steering column lock module
- BCM
Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks
- Inspect BJB Fuse 46 (10A).