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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSCRUISE CONTROL - ADAPTIVEDIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE L
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5L
Diagnostic Routine L
2012 Ford Explorer AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Diagnostic Routine L
Diagnostic Routine L
Diagnostic Overview
U0212:00
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
Pinpoint Test
1. VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN
1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify that there is an observable symptom present.
Is an observable symptom present?
2. CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK
1. Ignition ON.
2. Using a scan tool, perform a network test.
Does the SCCM (Steering Column Control Module) pass the network test?
3. RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) FROM THE C-CM (Cruise-Control Module) SELF-TEST
1. Check for recorded DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) from the C-CM (Cruise-Control Module) self-test.
Is DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U3003:16 or DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U3003:17 recorded?
4. RECHECK THE C-CM (Cruise-Control Module) DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
1. NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) being set, the module configuration can be incorrectly set during the PMI (Programmable Module Installation) or the PMI (Programmable Module Installation) may not have been carried out.
Using a scan tool, clear the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
2. Repeat the C-CM (Cruise-Control Module) self-test.
Is DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U0212:00 still present?
5. CHECK FOR DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U0212:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES
1. Clear all DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
2. Ignition OFF.
3. Wait 10 seconds.
4. Ignition ON.
5. Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) from all modules.
Is DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U0212:00 set in other modules?
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.