Tests AE: LFC 57/DTC B2985 - Deployable Steering Column Circuit Short to Battery

PINPOINT TEST AE: LFC 57/DTC B2985 - DEPLOYABLE STEERING COLUMN CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

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NOTE: If the deployable steering column electrical connector becomes damaged or the deployable steering column has deployed, a new overlay wiring harness must be installed. Make sure to follow the installation instructions that are included in the service kit.

Normal Operation
As part of the SRS, the vehicle is equipped a deployable steering column. The restraints control module (RCM) will deploy (collapse) the steering column during a frontal collision when seat position information and other parameters reach predetermined limits.

The RCM checks the deployable steering column circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to voltage, it will store diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B2985 in memory and flash lamp fault code (LFC 57) on the air bag indicator.

Possible Causes
A deployable steering column circuit short to battery can be caused by:
- wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulted RCM.