PINPOINT TEST E : U210A:11 or U210A:15

E1 CHECK THE Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) DTCs

Ignition ON.

Using a scan tool, perform the Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) self-test.

Is DTC U210A:11 present?

Yes	GO to E2.
No	For DTC U210A:15, GO to E5. For all other DTCs, REFER to Steering Column .

E2 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUNDS

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect: Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes	GO to E6.
No	GO to E3.

E3 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REFERENCE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - With Intelligent Access or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - Without Intelligent Access. .

Remove the steering column shrouds to access the clockspring connectors. REFER to Steering Column Shroud .

Disconnect: Clockspring C218A.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes	GO to E4.
No	REPAIR the circuit. CONNECT clockspring C218A and Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406. REPOWER the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - With Intelligent Access or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - Without Intelligent Access .

E4 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Remove the driver air bag module. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .

Disconnect: Clockspring C218B.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
(Steering Wheel Side) C218B-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes	CONNECT Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406. INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .
No	CONNECT Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406. INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Wheel .

E5 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REFERENCE AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF.

Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - With Intelligent Access or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - Without Intelligent Access. .

Remove the steering column shrouds to access the clockspring connectors. REFER to Steering Column Shroud .

Disconnect: Clockspring C218A.

Disconnect: Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM).

Connect: Battery Ground Cable C1100B.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C2406-12	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes	REPAIR the affected circuit. DISCONNECT battery ground cable C1100B. CONNECT clockspring C218A and Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406. REPOWER the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - With Intelligent Access or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - Without Intelligent Access. .
No	TURN the ignition OFF, DISCONNECT the battery ground cable C1100B, CONNECT clockspring C218A and GO to E6.

E6 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2406-12

Is the resistance between 627 and 670, 000 ohms?

Yes	GO to E10.
No	If the resistance is less than 670 ohms, GO to E7. If the resistance is more than the 670, 000 ohms, GO to E8.

E7 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT

Disconnect: Clockspring C218A.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C2406-12

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes	GO to E9.
No	REPAIR the circuits. CONNECT clockspring C218A and C2406. REPOWER the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - With Intelligent Access or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - Without Intelligent Access. .

E8 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Disconnect: Clockspring C218A.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C2406-5	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C218A-2
C2406-12	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C218A-3

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes	GO to E9.
No	REPAIR the affected circuit. CONNECT clockspring C218A and Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406. REPOWER the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - With Intelligent Access or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - Without Intelligent Access. .

E9 CHECK THE HEATER ELEMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Remove the driver air bag module. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .

Disconnect: Clockspring C218B.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
(Steering Wheel Side) C218B-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	(Steering Wheel Side) C218B-2

Is the resistance between 627 and 670, 000 ohms?

Yes	CONNECT Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406. INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System .
No	CONNECT Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) C2406. INSTALL a new steering wheel. REFER to Steering Wheel .

E10 CHECK THE Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) CONNECTION

Disconnect and inspect all Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) 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 Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

Ignition ON.

Repower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - With Intelligent Access or REFER to Supplemental Restraint System - Without Intelligent Access. .

Clear the DTCs.

Using a scan tool, perform the Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) self-test.

Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes	CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM). REFER to Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) .
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.