Pinpoint Test Y : The PSCM (Power Steering Control Module) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool

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NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings.

Y1 CHECK THE PSCM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: PSCM C1463A and C1463B .

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1463A-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1463B-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to Y2

No	VERIFY high current BJB fuse 1 (80A) or BJB fuse 40 (5A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the OEM ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

Y2 CHECK THE PSCM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1463A-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to Y3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

Y3 CHECK THE HS-CAN (HIGH-SPEED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK) CIRCUITS BETWEEN THE PSCM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) AND THE DLC (DATA LINK CONNECTOR) FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1463B-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-6
C1463B-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C251-14

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to Y4

No	REPAIR the circuit in question.

Y4 CHECK FOR CORRECT PSCM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect all the PSCM connectors and related in-line 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 PSCM connectors and related in-line 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 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, REFER to the EPAS Symptom Chart. Refer to EPAS GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING

No	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.