Collapsible Steering Column Deployment Control
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B0005 LINCOLN Possible Causes
- Faulty Deployable Steering Column
- Deployable Steering Column harness is open or shorted
- Deployable Steering Column circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Restraint Control Module (RCM)
How do I fix code B0005 LINCOLN?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Tech Notes
- B0005:12 Collapsible Steering Column Deployment Control: Circuit Short to Battery
- B0005:13 Collapsible Steering Column Deployment Control: Circuit Open
- B0005:1A Collapsible Steering Column Deployment Control: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
- B0005:2B Collapsible Steering Column Deployment Control: Signal Cross Coupled
- B0005:4A Collapsible Steering Column Deployment Control: Incorrect Component Installed
Cost of diagnosing the B0005 LINCOLN code
The cost of diagnosing the B0005 LINCOLN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B0005 LINCOLN Description
The Restraint Control Module (RCM) analyzes the deployment loop resistance to determine if a fault exists. The value displayed in the Parameter Identification (PID) is the deployment loop resistance measured by the RCM. If the value displayed is lower or higher than the desired range, the RCM can set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). As the deployment loop resistance drifts farther outside the desired range, the chance for a DTC increases. Small variations in resistance can occur due to the effect of road vibrations on terminal fit. Crimps and terminals can be affected by stress and harness movement and can cause an increase in resistance due to wire strain. These variables can result in an intermittent fault. For this reason, the test requires the Parameter Identification (PID) value to be within the desired range before the fault is considered repaired, regardless if the module is reporting an on-demand DTC at the time of diagnosis. Following this direction helps make sure that minor changes in resistance do not create a repeat concern. This test uses the process of elimination to diagnose each part of the deployment loop circuit including Wiring, Connections, Deployable Steering Column, and RCM.
