Pinpoint Test An: DTC U3003:17 (FCIM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
DTC U3003:17 may be stored in the module memory due to past battery charging or vehicle jump starting events.
- AN1 CHECK FOR HIGH VOLTAGE DTCs SET IN OTHER MODULES
- Ignition ON.
- Retrieve all continuous DTCs from all modules.
- Is DTC B1317, B1676, B0563 (PCM) or U3003:17 set in more than one module?
- Yes: REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM to diagnose an overcharging condition.
- No: GO to AN2 .
- AN2 CHECK THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Turn off all interior/exterior lights and accessories.
- Start and run the engine at approximately 2,000 RPM for 3 minutes while monitoring the battery voltage.
- Does the battery voltage rise to 15.5 volts or higher?
- Yes: REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM to diagnose an overcharging condition.
- No: GO to AN3 .
- AN3 RECHECK FOR DTC U3003:17
- Turn the engine off.
- Ignition ON.
- Clear the FCIM DTCs.
- Repeat the FCIM self-test.
- Is DTC U3003:17 present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new FCIM . REFER to FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . TEST this system for normal operation.
- No: The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set previously during battery charging or while jump starting the vehicle.