Ford Techs, I have a question on my 06 Escape

[shane96ranger]

Does it need to have power while the vehicle is off? The only difference I saw when I pulled the fuse was the security light wasn't flashing.

 

[adsm08]

If you have a .22 amp draw after everything goes to sleep and the cluster only drops it .08A, I really doubt that is your biggest problem. You are still looking at almost a .1 amp draw that is unaccounted for.

 

[shane96ranger]

If you have a .22 amp draw after everything goes to sleep and the cluster only drops it .08A, I really doubt that is your biggest problem. You are still looking at almost a .1 amp draw that is unaccounted for.

That's true, I am getting ahead of myself. I need to find where the other .13 is going. Where is the PATS module located? I see fuse #5 has "Powertrain Control Module (PCMrelay), Fuel pump relay, Main fanrelay, High/Low speed fan relay 2, PATS module", but I see no GEM listed. Am I to assume there is no GEM?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

The GEM is the SJB (Smart Junction Box), which is all part of your fuse box.

 

[shane96ranger]

OK, a lot of progress was made today. I pulled every fuse and relay out and found some things out. If either fuse #6 (High Mount Stop Lamp, Stop Lamps, PCM, ABS Systems, Speed Control, Brake On-Off Switch) or fuse #17 (Low Beams) are plugged in, I get a .20A pull. If I plug both of them in (with no other fuses plugged in) I get no additional pull. I also pulled all of the bulbs, in hopes something there was somehow causing a pull; no change though.

For some damn reason though when everything is plugged in and I pull fuse #7, it drops down to .13A - which really makes me scratch the noggin.

So do those two (or three) circuits have something in common I'm not seeing.... besides the obvious fact they all run lamps of some sort?


And hey guys, I REALLY appreciate the input. This vehicle is my Wife and 3 Kids' mode of transportation, so it's really important for me to get the thing fixed.

 

[adsm08]

Well, all the lighting is controlled by the GEM...

 

[shane96ranger]

I pulled the SJB, and took it apart. It is not exactly serviceable. However, I did check what I could, and everything tested within value. The only thing I found odd, was the large harness that goes on the back side of the SJB was not fully engaged. When I say this, I mean the mechanical lever on the harness that locks it in. This lock was sitting at about half way engaged. I put it all back together and did the test again, I got a reading of .01 amps. I tested it twice for good measure, and got the same results.



I'm happy it's working as it should, but still dumbfounded as to what caused it.

 

[adsm08]

Loose connections at a module can cause all sorts of stupid stuff.

 

[shane96ranger]

Thanks for all of your help guys. TRS has the most knowledgeable and helpful members!

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Awesome! Glad you got it figured out bud!