[Resolved] CEL $7EC

[WannFly]

Any idea how to fix code $7EC? Using the reader I see there two codes, both same, one just says its permanent

Details says C221F

From my search it looks like related to power steering.

Here is more background on how I did this lol

I was running some wires through the driver side grommet and disconnected the brake fluid sensor and another sensor next to it. not sure what that sensor is for. Battery was disconnected.

Once I ran my wires and connected everything up, I got super excited and connected the battery terminals, put the Jeep on ACC and it threw a CEL. I immediately realized what I did - I still had both of those sensors disconnected.

Turned the Jeep off, connected the sensors back, but the CEL wont go away.

So far tried the following:

* cleared code with reader - doesnt work. As soon as I clear it, the reader beeps and the code is back.

* drove around 20 miles or so in a hope it will resolve itself - it didnt.

* last ditch effort - right now both 12v battery terminals are disconnected, hood open. I will leave her like that for the night in a hope that it goes away.

Jeep drives just fine.

Any ideas?

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[WannFly]

So further research pointed me to the codes are related to electronic power steering not initialized. some forum members had reported Fuse 34 blown causes similar issue. checked that fuse and for sure dumb me must have knocked it out a little while tinkering in there. reseated the fuse and CEL went away.

b/w the way, before you remove a relay from there, make sure you take a picture of the fuse box. else you will need a lot of hopes and prayers when you take the relay out and realize it needs to go back a certain way. Ask me how I know it.

below is the picture of my fuse box, for future reference to myself lol