Diagnostic Routine Q

2012 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Diagnostic Routine Q



Diagnostic Routine Q

Diagnostic Overview

U0131:00

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 network test.

Does the PSCM (Power Steering Control Module) pass the network test?








3. RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) FROM THE BCM (Body Control Module) SELF-TEST

1. Using a scan tool, perform BCM (Body Control Module) self-test.

Is DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U3003:16 or DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U3003:17 recorded?








4. RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) FROM THE PSCM (Power Steering Control Module) SELF-TEST

1. Check for recorded DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) from the PSCM (Power Steering Control Module) self-test.

Is DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U3003:16 or DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U3003:17 recorded?








5. RECHECK THE BCM (Body 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 may 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). Repeat the BCM (Body Control Module) self-test.

Is DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U0131:00 still present?








6. CHECK FOR DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) U0131:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES

1. Clear the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

2. Ignition OFF.

3. Ignition ON.

4. Wait 10 seconds.

5. Using a scan tool, retrieve the continuous memory DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) from all modules.

Is DTC U0131:00 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.
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