Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART
| DTC | Description | Source | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1213 | Anti -Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum | PCM | REFER to ANTI-THEFT . |
| B1231 | Longitudinal Acceleration Threshold Exceeded | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1309 | Power Door Lock Circuit Short to Ground | Central security module | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1313 | Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Open, Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1315 | Battery Saver Relay Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High | 4WD control module | REFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS . |
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High | GEM | REFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | 4WD control module | REFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | RCM | REFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | GEM | REFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS . |
| B1322 | Driver Door Ajar Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1323 | Door Ajar Lamp Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . |
| B1325 | Door Ajar Lamp Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . |
| B1330 | RF Door Ajar Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1334 | Decklid Ajar Rear Door Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1340 | Chime Input Request Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to WARNING DEVICES . |
| B1341 | Power Door Unlock Circuit Short to Ground | Central security module | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1342 | ECU is Defective | ABS module | CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new ABS module. Refer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1342 | ECU is Defective | Central security module | CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new central security module. REFER to CENTRAL SECURITY MODULE . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1342 | ECU is Defective | 4WD control module | CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new 4WD Control Module. REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1342 | ECU is Defective | GEM | CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new GEM. REFER to GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1342 | ECU is Defective | RCM | CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new RCM. refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1345 | Heated Backlite Input Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1347 | Heated Backlite Relay Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1349 | Heated Backlite Relay Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1352 | Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WARNING DEVICES . |
| B1355 | Ignition Run Circuit Failure | 4WD control module | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . |
| B1355 | Ignition Run Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . |
| B1359 | Ignition Run/ACC Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . |
| B1365 | Ignition Start Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . |
| B1371 | Illuminated Entry Relay Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1373 | Illuminated Entry Relay Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1398 | LF Power Window One Touch Window Relay Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1400 | LF Power Window One Touch Window Relay Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1405 | LF Power Window Down Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1408 | LF Power Window Up Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1410 | LF Power Window Motor Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1426 | Safety Belt Lamp Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . |
| B1428 | Safety Belt Lamp Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . |
| B1431 | Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1432 | Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1434 | Wiper Hi/Low Speed Relay Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1436 | Wiper Hi/Low Speed Relay Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1438 | Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1441 | Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1446 | Wiper Park Sense Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1450 | Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1453 | Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1458 | Wiper Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1460 | Wiper Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1462 | Safety Belt Switch Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WARNING DEVICES . |
| B1466 | Wiper Hi/Low Speed Not Switching | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1473 | Wiper Low Speed Circuit Motor Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1476 | Wiper High Speed Circuit Motor Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1483 | Brake Pedal Input Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| B1485 | Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short to Battery | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| B1485 | Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short to Battery | ABS module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| B1485 | Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short to Battery | Central security module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| B1526 | Keyless Entry Circuit Short to Ground | Central security module | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1555 | Ignition Run/Start Circuit Failure | 4WD control module | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES . |
| B1562 | Door Lock Cylinder Circuit Short to Ground | Central security module | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1577 | Park Lamp Input Circuit Short to Battery | GEM | REFER to WARNING DEVICES . |
| B1600 | PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal is Not Received | PCM | Refer to ANTI-THEFT . |
| B1601 | PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder | PCM | Refer to ANTI-THEFT . |
| B1602 | PATS Received Invalid Format of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder | PCM | REFER to ANTI-THEFT . |
| B1610 | Illuminated Entry Input Circuit Short to Ground | GEM | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1629 | PRNDL Reverse Input Short to Battery | Central security module | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1676 | Battery Pack Voltage Out of Range | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| B1681 | PATS Transceiver Module Signal is Not Received | PCM | REFER to ANTI-THEFT . |
| B1840 | Wiper Front Power Circuit Failure | GEM | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1869 | Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1870 | Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1871 | Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Module Fault | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1877 | Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Open | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1878 | Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to Battery | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1879 | Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to Ground | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1881 | Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Open | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1882 | Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to Battery | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1883 | Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to Ground | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1884 | PAD Warning Lamp Inoperative | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1885 | Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low on Squib | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1886 | Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low on Squib | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1887 | Driver Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1888 | Passenger Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1889 | Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Module Sensor Obstructed | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1890 | PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery | RCM | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1891 | Air Bag tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1892 | Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Failure | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1901 | Air Bag Crash Sensor No. 1 Feed/Return Circuit Short to Ground | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1916 | Driver Air Bag Circuit Short to Battery | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1921 | Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1925 | Passenger Air Bag Circuit Short to Battery | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1932 | Driver Air Bag Circuit Open | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1933 | Passenger Air Bag Circuit Open | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1934 | Driver Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on Squib | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1935 | Passenger Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on Squib | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B1941 | Air Bag Crash Sensor No. 1 Feed/Return Circuit Open | RCM | REFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . |
| B2103 | Antenna Not Connected | PCM | Refer to ANTI-THEFT . |
| B2106 | Throttle Position Input Out of Range High | 4WD control module | REFER to TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NVG . |
| B2276 | Less Than Two Transmitters Programmed | Central security module | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B2425 | Remote Keyless Entry Out of Synchronization | Central security module | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B2431 | Transponder Programming Failure | PCM | REFER to ANTI-THEFT . |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | Central security module | REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION . |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | GEM | REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION . |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | RCM | REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION . |
| B9610 | Illuminated Entry Input Short Circuit to Ground | GEM | No Action |
| C1095 | ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| C1145 | RF Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| C1155 | LF Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| C1230 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Center Input Circuit Failure | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| C1233 | LF Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| C1234 | RF Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| C1237 | Rear Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| C1728 | Transfer Case Unable to Transition Between 2H and 4H | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| C1729 | Transfer Case Unable to Transition Between 4H and 4L | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| C1939 | Brake Pressure Switch Input Circuit Failure | ABS module | REFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction | 4WD control module | Refer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . |
| P0500 | Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction | GEM | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1804 | Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive High Indicator Circuit Failure | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1806 | Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive High Indicator Circuit Short to Battery | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1808 | Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Low Indicator Circuit Failure | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1810 | Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Low Indicator Circuit Short to Battery | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1812 | Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Mode Select Circuit Failure | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1815 | Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Mode Select Circuit Short to Ground | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1816 | Transmission Neutral Safety Switch Circuit Failure | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1819 | Transmission Neutral Safety Switch Circuit Short to Ground | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1849 | Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate A Circuit Short to Ground | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1853 | Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate B Circuit Short to Ground | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1857 | Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate C Circuit Short to Ground | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1861 | Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate D Circuit Short to Ground | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1867 | Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate General Circuit Failure | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |
| P1891 | Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Ground Return Circuit Open | 4WD control module | REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . |