Power Running Board Position Sensor
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 45
Likes: 18
Power Running Board Position Sensor
Can anyone tell me where the power running board position sensor is located on a 2023 F250 Lariat. My driver side running board stopped deploying. There is a DTC for the position sensor which I tried to clear and it did not reset.
More Turbo
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 687
Likes: 215
I always thought it was built into the motor controller and stopped when it sensed a certain level of current being drawn. I figure once it extends or retracts the current draw increases and the controller shuts the motor off. Same thing for when you step on the running board when it is trying to retract - high current due to force of foot on running board so motor stops and actually reverses to full open position.
I'm thinking window motors operate the same way now.
all this is just my assumption.....
I'm thinking window motors operate the same way now.
all this is just my assumption.....
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 45
Likes: 18
I always thought it was built into the motor controller and stopped when it sensed a certain level of current being drawn. I figure once it extends or retracts the current draw increases and the controller shuts the motor off. Same thing for when you step on the running board when it is trying to retract - high current due to force of foot on running board so motor stops and actually reverses to full open position.
I'm thinking window motors operate the same way now.
all this is just my assumption.....
I'm thinking window motors operate the same way now.
all this is just my assumption.....
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 45
Likes: 18
I’m able to move the running board by pulling the cover off the motor and spinning the armature by hand. It moves pretty smoothly. Funny thing is if I deploy it this way, when I lock the doors it retracts just fine. Going out, it jiggles and doesn’t deploy.
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 45
Likes: 18
This is what I'm getting from ForScan:
Code: C1008 - Left Power Running Board Position/Motion Sensor
Additional Fault Symptom (:11):
- Circuit Short To Ground
Status (-0A):
- DTC Present at Time of Request
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC
Module: Driver's Seat Module
Code: C1008 - Left Power Running Board Position/Motion Sensor
Additional Fault Symptom (:11):
- Circuit Short To Ground
Status (-0A):
- DTC Present at Time of Request
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC
Module: Driver's Seat Module
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 45
Likes: 18
Well, I didn't know these trucks were so advanced that they can fix themselves. I tried cleaning the brushes on the motor, lubing every hinge point, cleaning the connector, spraying the inside of the motor with Corrosion X and getting rid of the DTC fault code with ForScan. Nothing worked. The driver side would not deploy. This morning I walked out the truck after an appointment and both running boards fully deployed. I can't make this stuff up.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 411
Likes: 106
Well, I didn't know these trucks were so advanced that they can fix themselves. I tried cleaning the brushes on the motor, lubing every hinge point, cleaning the connector, spraying the inside of the motor with Corrosion X and getting rid of the DTC fault code with ForScan. Nothing worked. The driver side would not deploy. This morning I walked out the truck after an appointment and both running boards fully deployed. I can't make this stuff up.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mpost3r
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
15
Feb 25, 2022 08:58 AM
el conquistador
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
7
Jun 28, 2004 06:48 PM