4 Simultaneous Electrical Faults - Any Ideas?

[swamp2]

A stretch, I know but there are lots of folks here and some Ford Techs. All of a sudden, upon starting today in my '23 Raptor, I had the following lights&warning messages:

• Blind spot (sensor, IIRC)
• Cross Traffic (again sensor I think)
• Swing Gate open (it's not)
• Passenger Airbag disabled

I think 3 of them could be rid of quicker with an "OK" button press. Odd combo, eh? Any one else have this or similar combination happen? Any ideas? Obviously off to the dealer soon. Thanks in advance.

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[Brian_B]

Classic paniced computer symptoms right there.

Take a quick peek and make sure everything looks ok under the hood and under the body - no rodents, no smashed harnesses.

Reset everything by pulling the negative cable for about 5 minutes. Trickle charge overnight.

 

[adam1991]

all that.

But don't ignore the possibility of a bad battery. Yours is probably the right-ish age for that. How long was it between build date and when you purchased it new?

 

[Dan-O]

Battery starting to get weak??

 

[Ducati1098]

Can’t explain why they all happened at once. Some of them may be related to a low battery, but unlikely all of them.
You’ve got quite a few codes set:


ABS U0233:00:2B
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module 'B'

ABS C0609:01:68
Park Brake Switch Circuit

ABS U3001:68:28
Control Module Improper Shutdown Performance

APIM U020C:00:0B
Lost Communication with Wireless Accessory Charging Module 'A'

APIM U0233:00:0B
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module 'B'

APIM U0159:00:0B
Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module 'A'

BCM B14E7:08:0A
Right Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System

BCM B14E5:08:0A
Left Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System

BCM B1115:15:0A
High Mounted Stop Lamp control

IPC P160B:00:0A
Generator Mismatch with Vehicle Configuration

IPC U0233:00:0A
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module 'B'

PDM U0233:00:0A
Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module 'B'

RCM B0052:13:8B
Passenger Seat Belt Sensor

RCM B00C5:13:8B
Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor

RCM U0154:00:8B
Lost Communication with Restraints Occupant Classification System Module 'A'

 

[swamp2]

Thanks fellas.

What do you mean exactly by this:

You’ve got quite a few codes set:

You didn't scan my rig did you?

 

[Ducati1098]

Thanks fellas.

What do you mean exactly by this:

You didn't scan my rig did you?

I didn’t scan it, this is just information from your connected data to give you an idea.

 

[swamp2]

I didn’t scan it, this is just information from your connected data to give you an idea.

Sorry, maybe dense. Don't get it. From MY connected data?

Anyway, leaving the battery disconnected for 30 min didn't clear any faults and battery (while connected - I know not very accurate) seems OK at 12.5 V via multimeter.

The only thing I can think of that might have taxed my battery is wrenching on some stuff yesterday for a couple hours with the swing gate open (maybe ran a light for that time). My short drive first thing the next morning (today) didn't exhibit any faults, but I suppose short drives aren't good to fully charge ones battery.

 

[swamp2]

...
How long was it between build date and when you purchased it new?

5 weeks.

 

[Ducati1098]

Sorry, maybe dense. Don't get it. From MY connected data?

Your Bronco sends information to Ford, like stored DTCs which is called connected data or a VHR (vehicle health report). I can see that information, which is how I was able to give you a list of the current DTCs set.

 

[CalvinT]

Do any of those modules share a ground?

Also what modifications have you made, if any?

Anytime I have trouble with something. I often look the last place I worked on it.

 

[MayhemMike]

You mentioned “ wrenching” …"what were you wrenching on?

 

[Calm horse]

12.5 may actually be low...I believe that's only about 75% charged...should be 12.6 or 12.7 ..
I thought the same thing several months ago for my f150...had 12.5 and weird shit was going on.
Had battery tested and it was going bad

 

[Brian_B]

12.5 may actually be low...I believe that's only about 75% charged...should be 12.6 or 12.7 ..
I thought the same thing several months ago for my f150...had 12.5 and weird shit was going on.
Had battery tested and it was going bad

Agree. Voltage readings don't mean a whole lot by themselves. A battery can show strong voltage but crap all over itself when hit with a big load, like a starter or a winch. I'd still throw it on the charger over night. It may not do anything, but it won't hurt anything either and it seems to fix all sorts of weird problems with these AGM batteries - at least for a little while, it if is indeed on the way out.

 

[CalvinT]

Anyway, leaving the battery disconnected for 30 min didn't clear any faults and battery (while connected - I know not very accurate) seems OK at 12.5 V via multimeter.

A reading while connected should be OK with everything turned off. But I'm wondering why you only have a 75% charge unless you've been taking a lot of short trips with your lights on.

You might want to take another reading with the engine running.

Have you done anything to your battery terminals recently, or are they untouched from the time your Bronco left the factory?

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