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U0212:87




Rear View Mirrors - Interior

Pinpoint Test N: DTC U0212:87

Diagnostic Overview

Diagnostics assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in General Information for information about these practices. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions






Possible Sources

- SCCM (Steering Column Control Module)

- IPM-A (Image Processing Module - A)

PINPOINT TEST N : DTC U0212:87

N1 VERIFY THE CUSTOMER CONCERN

- Ignition ON.

- Verify there is an observable symptom present.

Is an observable symptom present?

Yes
GO to N2.

No
The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set due to heavy network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

N2 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION NETWORK

- Ignition ON.

- Using a scan tool, perform the network test.

Does the SCCM (Steering Column Control Module) pass the network test?

Yes
GO to N3.

No
REFER to Information Bus.

N3 RECHECK THE IPM-A (Image Processing Module - A) DTCs

- Using a scan tool, clear the DTCs, wait 10 seconds and perform the IPM-A (Image Processing Module - A) self-test.

Is DTC U0212:87 still present?

Yes
GO to N4.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to heavy network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

N4 CHECK FOR DTC U0212 SET IN OTHER MODULES

- Using a scan tool, clear the DTCs.

- Ignition OFF.

- Ignition ON.

- Wait 10 seconds.

- Using a scan tool, retrieve the continuous memory DTCs from all modules.

Is DTC U0212:00 set in the Body Control Module (BCM)?

Yes
INSTALL a new SCCM (Steering Column Control Module).

No
INSTALL a new interior mirror. REFER to Interior Rear View Mirror .