After replacing clock spring, SRS,versa trac, and trailer brake module fault warning lights turned on

2012 FORD F-250
250,000 MILES • 6.2L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROADRUNNER762
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After having mechanic install clock spring the SRS,versa trac,and trailer brake module fault warning lights appear. They did not before installation of clock spring. Do i need to get BCM reprogrammed?
May 19, 2020 at 6:31 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Why did you have the clock spring replaced?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-airbag-clock-spring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Can you give me the codes for the airbag system?

Do all the steering wheel controls work?

Roy
May 19, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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When I replace these I always perform the steering wheel centering calibration, but the replacement directions do not require it, I just think it's a good idea. But if you have a bunch of lights coming on, that tells me that there is something that was performed incorrectly! I attached the instructions to give you an idea of what can go wrong. The clock spring is a ribbon circuit board that only can be turned so many times each direction, and if it is not centered it will break. There's also a steering wheel rotation sensor behind it. The first step in this situation if it were in my stall would be to tear it down and verify proper assembly.
May 19, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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ROADRUNNER762
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yes all controls work.
May 20, 2020 at 4:52 AM
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Okay, good.

Again, what was the original issue you replaced the clock spring?

The trailer brake has no connection to the clock spring.

Roy
May 20, 2020 at 5:03 AM
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ROADRUNNER762
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steering gear broke and allowed steering to turn far enough to break clock spring.
May 20, 2020 at 5:08 AM
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Okay, thanks. I always like to get as much background as I can.

Can you give me the codes that are set? Most likely they will be ABS codes and airbag codes.

Roy
May 20, 2020 at 5:12 AM
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The airbag warning light,service versatrac and airbag light show in message center and was not before the clock spring was replaced. My ABS and SRS code reader just says missing link and cannot link.
May 20, 2020 at 8:16 AM
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Okay, you will need someone with a scan tool that read the modules pull the fault codes.

Some parts stores can and some cannot.

Roy
May 20, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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Going to Ford dealer tomorrow. Thank you.
May 20, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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Okay, keep us updated.

Roy
May 20, 2020 at 9:35 AM