CHEAT SHEET RELATING TO FORD OBDII ERROR CODE P2585

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What is it?:

OBDII Code Error P2585 refers to  a PCM monitoring the PCL lamp status using the PCL lamp operation signal that comes from the fuel additive control module to the instrument cluster.

When the fuel additive control module detects that the fuel additive amount is empty, the fuel additive control module sends a signal to instrument cluster and PCM.  When the PCM receives the signal the PCM determines that the fuel additive control module lights up the PCL lamp.

Symptoms:

OBDII error code P2585
Lamp On, Possible Limp Home Mode

Causes:

No fuel additive in fuel additive tank  – see ** tip below
Fuel additive system malfunction
Fuel additive level sensor malfunction
Fuel additive control module malfunction

Possible Solutions

The common/obvious fix is to top up the additive tank and reset the fault codes. The DPF and engine ECU is separate to the fuel additive reservoir and it”s module.  However further investigation may be required.  Follow the diagnostic procedure below.
** TIP:  If the Diesel Particulate Filter has been removed just fill the  fuel additive reservoir with diesel.  (if you want the DPF removed from this vehicle (or others) contact us https://chiptuning.com.au/contact-us/

 

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED`

  • Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY`

  • Verify related service repair information availability.`
  • Is any related repair information available?
 Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.` If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 IDENTIFY TRIGGER DTC FOR FREEZE FRAME DATA`

  •  Is P2585 on FREEZE FRAME DATA?
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No Go to the next step.
4 CHECK PCL LAMP STATE

  • Start the engine.
  • Check the PCL lamp state.
  • Does the PCL lamp illuminate?
 Yes Refill the fuel additive, then go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT FUEL FILLER CAP SWITCH

  • Inspect the fuel filler cap switch.
  • Is the fuel filler cap switch normal?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the fuel filler cap switch, then go to Step 8.
6 INSPECT FUEL ADDITIVE LEVEL SENSOR`

  • Inspect the fuel additive level sensor.
  • Is the fuel additive level sensor normal?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the fuel additive level sensor, then go to Step 8.
7 IDENTIFY MALFUNCTION AT FUEL ADDITIVE CONTROL MODULE OR NOT

  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
  • Start the engine and warm-up to normal operating temperature.
  • Run the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA stored condition.
  • Retrieve the DTC using the M-MDS.
  • Is the PENDING CODE same DTC present?
 Yes Inspect and repair or replace the fuel additive pump, then go to the next step.
No Replace fuel additive control module, then go to the next step.
8 VERIFY THAT DTC P2585 TROUBLESHOOTING IS COMPLETED`

  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
  • Start the engine and warm-up to normal operating temperature.
  • Run the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA stored condition.
  • Retrieve the DTC using the M-MDS.
  • Is the PENDING CODE same DTC present?
 Yes Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
9 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE

  • Perform “After Repair Procedure”.
  • Is there any DTC present?
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No Troubleshooting completed.
Published on: 01/05/2013
Courtesy- Quantum
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