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B1C35 Mercury Code - Steering Column Telescope Feedback Signal Circuit Short

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B1C35 Mercury?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Steering Column Telescope Motor
  • Steering Column Telescope Motor harness is open or shorted
  • Steering Column Telescope Motor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Steering Column Control Module (SCCM)
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How to Fix the DTC B1C35 Mercury?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

B1C35:11 Steering Column Telescope Feedback Signal Circuit Short To Ground
B1C35:12 Steering Column Telescope Feedback Signal Circuit Short To Battery

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the B1C35 Mercury code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

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

Code B1C35 Mercury Description

The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) monitors the position of the adjustable steering column using of Hall-effect type rotation sensors that are integral to the tilt and telescoping motors. Both the adjustable steering column tilt motor and telescope motor can be serviced separately from the steering column.
The SCCM sends a reference voltage along the sensor feed circuit through the Hall-effect sensor and back to the SCCM through a shared signal return circuit. The sensors provide a digital signal used by the SCCM to calculate the position of the steering column in relation to the full forward/rearward and full up/down positions. The SCCM uses this signal to store and recall memory positions, to carry out the easy entry/exit operations and to make sure the adjustable steering column tilt and telescope motors do not stall against the steering column end of travel.
If an adjustable steering column tilt or telescope motor sensor Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets (or if either of the sensor circuits become open), the SCCM does not recall a programmed memory position or automatically position the steering column during the easy entry/exit operations. The affected steering column motor operates in jog mode. Jog mode allows limited operation of the affected steering column motor using only the steering column control switch. When the steering column control switch is operated in jog mode, the steering column moves in the desired direction for one second, then stops regardless of the length of time the switch is actually activated. The steering column control switch must be released, then activated again in order to move the steering column for an additional second.

OBDII Code B1C35 Mercury - Steering Column Telescope Feedback Signal Circuit Short - AutoCodes.com
B1C35 Mercury Code - Steering Column Telescope Feedback Signal Circuit Short

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