Illumination Switch Circuit Short
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U2010 FORD Possible Causes
- Faulty Illumination Switch
- Illumination Switch harness is open or shorted
- Illumination Switch circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)
How do I fix code U2010 FORD?
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
- U2010:11 Illumination Switch Circuit Short to Ground
- U2010:15 Illumination Switch Circuit Short to Battery or Open
Cost of diagnosing the U2010 FORD code
The cost of diagnosing the U2010 FORD 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)
U2010 FORD Description
The Body Control Module (BCM) supplies voltage to all non-networked illumination sources through 1 of 3 circuits. Each circuit has separate Field-Effect Transistor (FET) protection that is used to disable the output driver for the circuit if a short to ground is detected. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set in continuous memory and on-demand when the BCM detects an excessive or a lower than expected current draw from a switch illumination circuit.