Steering Wheel Control Switch Circuit Short to Ground


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B2269 LINCOLN Possible Causes

  • Faulty Steering Wheel Control Switch
  • Steering Wheel Control Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Steering Wheel Control Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Module
  • Faulty Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC)

How do I fix code B2269 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.

Cost of diagnosing the B2269 LINCOLN code

  The cost of diagnosing the B2269 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

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

B2269 LINCOLN Description

  Under normal operation, the Steering Wheel Control Switch receives a ground from the PCM. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Module – Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) senses the resistance (depending on what button is pressed) from the Steering Wheel Control Switch. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the module senses excessive voltage drop on the reference voltage circuit, indicating a short directly to ground.

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