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Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions

GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE/CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (GEM/CTM) DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC Definition Perform Test
B1302 Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Failure (1)
B1304 Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Short To Power (1)
B1313 Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Failure (2)
B1315 Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Power (2)
B1317 Battery Voltage High (3)(4)
B1318 Battery Voltage Low (3)(4)
B1322 Driver Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground (2)(4)
B1323 Driver Door Ajar Light Circuit Failure (5)
B1325 Door Ajar Light Circuit Short To Power (5)
B1330 Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground (2)(4)
B1340 Chime Input Request Circuit Short To Ground (6)
B1342 GEM/CTM Is Defective (7)
B1352 Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure (6)(4)
B1355 Ignition RUN Circuit Failure (8)
B1359 Ignition RUN/ACC Circuit Failure (8)
B1371 Illuminated Entry Relay Circuit Failure (2)
B1373 Illuminated Entry Relay Short To Power (2)
B1398 Driver Door One-Touch Window Relay Circuit Failure (1)
B1400 Driver Door One-Touch Window Relay Coil Circuit Short To Power (1)
B1404 Driver Door Window Down Switch Input Circuit Open (1)
B1405 Driver Door Window Down Switch Input Circuit Short To Power (1)
B1410 Driver Door Window Motor Circuit Failure (1)(4)
B1426 Seat Belt Light Circuit Short To Power (5)
B1428 Seat Belt Light Circuit Failure (5)
B1431 Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Failure (9)
B1432 Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Short To Power (9)
B1434 Wiper High/Low Speed Relay Circuit Failure (9)
B1436 Wiper High/Low Speed Relay Circuit Short To Power (9)
B1438 Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure (9)(4)
B1441 Wiper Mode Select Switch Short To Ground (9)(4)
B1446 Wiper Park Sense Circuit Failure (9)(4)
B1450 Wiper/Wash Interval Delay Switch Input Failure (9)(4)
B1453 Wiper/Wash Interval Delay Switch Input Short To Ground (9)(4)
B1458 Wiper/Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit Failure (9)
B1460 Wiper/Washer Pump Motor Relay Coil Short To Power (9)
B1462 Seat Belt Switch Circuit Failure (6)(4)
B1463 Seat Belt Switch Circuit Open (6)
B1466 Wiper High/Low Speed Not Switching (9)
B1467 Wiper Motor Hi/Low Speed Circuit Short To Power (9)
B1473 Wiper Motor Low Speed Circuit Failure (9)
B1475 Delayed Accessory Relay Contacts Short To Power (1)
B1476 Wiper Motor High Speed Circuit Failure (9)
B1483 Brake Pedal Input Circuit Failure (10)
B1485 Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short To Power (10)
B1577 Parking Light Input Circuit Short To Power (6)(4)
B1610 Illuminated Entry Input Circuit Short To Ground (2)(4)
B1833 Door Unlock Switch Circuit Short To Ground (11)
B1834 Door Lock Disarm Output Circuit Failure (11)
B1836 Door Lock Disarm Output Circuit Short To Power (11)
B1840 Wiper Power Circuit Failure (9)
B2141 NVM Configuration Failure (12)
C1751 VSS Output Short To Power (5)
C1752 VSS Output Short To Ground (5)
P0500 Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit Failure (10)
P1804 4WD High Indicator Circuit Failure (10)
P1806 4WD High Indicator Circuit Short To Power (10)
P1808 4WD Low Indicator Circuit Failure (10)
P1810 4WD Low Indicator Circuit Short To Power (10)
P1812 4WD Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure (10)
P1815 4WD Mode Select Switch Circuit Short To Ground (10)
P1820 Transfer Case Clockwise Shift Relay Coil Circuit Failure (10)
P1822 Transfer Case Clockwise Shift Relay Coil Short To Power (10)
P1824 4WD Electric Clutch Relay Circuit Failure (10)
P1826 4WD Low Clutch Relay Circuit Short To Power (10)
P1828 Transfer Case Counterclockwise Shift Relay Coil Circuit Failure (10)
P1830 Transfer Case Counterclockwise Shift Relay Coil Short To Power (10)
P1832 Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Failure (10)
P1833 Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Open Circuit (10)
P1834 Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Short To Power (10)
P1835 Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Short To Ground (10)
P1838 Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit Failure (10)
P1846 Transfer Case Contact Plate "A" Circuit Failure (10)
P1850 Transfer Case Contact Plate "B" Circuit Failure (10)
P1854 Transfer Case Contact Plate "C" Circuit Failure (10)
P1858 Transfer Case Contact Plate "D" Circuit Failure (10)
P1863 Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Circuit Open (10)
P1866 Transfer Case System Concern (10)
P1867 Transfer Case Contact Plate General Circuit Failure (10)
P1875 Automatic Hall Effect Sensor Power Circuit Short To Power (10)
P1878 Transfer Case Disengage Solenoid Circuit Failure (10)
P1879 Transfer Case Disengage Solenoid Open Circuit (10)
P1880 Transfer Case Disengage Solenoid Short To Power (10)
P1885 Transfer Case Disengage Solenoid Short To Ground (10)
P1891 Transfer Case Contact Plate Ground Return Circuit Open (10)
(1) See POWER WINDOWS - RANGER article for testing procedures.
(2) Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
(3) See GENERATORS - RANGER article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS for testing procedures.
(4) This DTC may also be present from GEM/CTM wiggle test.
(5) See ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - RANGER article for testing procedures.
(6) Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in WARNING SYSTEMS article.
(7) Using NGS tester, clear DTCs. Retrieve DTCs. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, replace GEM/CTM and retest system operation.
(8) See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - RANGER for testing procedures.
(9) See WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS - RANGER article for testing procedures.
(10) See appropriate TRANSFER CASES article in TRANSMISSIONS for testing procedures.
(11) Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
(12) Vehicle speed calibration data is not programmed into GEM/CTM. Use scan tool help screen on configuration card to program tire size and axle ratio. Retest system operation. If DTC B2141 is still present, replace GEM/CTM and retest system operation.
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE DTC INDEX

DTC Description (1) Perform Test
B1213 Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Encoded Ignition Keys Is Below Minimum (2) B1213
B1232 PATS Transceiver Antenna Not Connected Or Defective Transceiver B2103
B1600 PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal Not Received/Damaged Encoded Ignition Key Or Use Of Non-PATS Key B1600
B1601 Unprogrammed Encoded Ignition Key B1601
B1602 Invalid Key Code Format From Encoded Ignition Key Transponder B1602
B1681 PATS Transceiver Signal Is Not Received B1681
B2103 PATS Transceiver Antenna Not Connected Or Defective Transceiver B2103
B2139 Security Identification Does Not Match Between PATS & PCM B2139
B2141 No Security Identification Exchange Between PATS & PCM B2141
U1147 Faulty SCP Link Or Incorrect PCM Calibration U1147
U1262 Missing SCP Message (3)
(1) In PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - RANGER article.
(2) If other DTCs are also present, service these DTCs first, then recheck codes.
(3) Repair SCP bus communication concern. See TEST H: NO MODULE/NETWORK COMMUNICATION - SCP NETWORK in this article.
REMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY (RAP) MODULE DTC INDEX

DTC Description Perform Test
B1309 Power Door Lock Circuit Short To Ground (1)
B1341 Power Door Unlock Circuit Short To Ground (1)
B1522 Hood Switch Circuit Short To Ground (1)
B1562 Door Lock Cylinder Circuit Short To Ground (1)
B2425 Keyless Entry Out Of Synchronization (1)
(1) See appropriate wiring diagram in REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) DTC INDEX

DTC (1) Description Perform Test
(2) RCM Disconnected, Inoperative, Or No/Low Ignition Feed (3)
B1342 RCM Internal Fault (4)
B1231 RCM Crash Data Memory Full (3)
B1921 RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High (3)
C1414 Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code (3)
B1887 Driver's Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground (3)
B1916 Driver's Air Bag Circuit Short To Power (3)
B1888 Passenger's Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground (3)
B1925 Passenger's Air Bag Circuit Short To Power (3)
B1932 Driver's Air Bag Circuit Resistance High (3)
B1933 Passenger's Air Bag Circuit Resistance High (3)
B1934 Driver's Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low (3)
B1935 Passenger's Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low (3)
B1871 Passenger's Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Switch Fault (3)
B1884 Passenger's Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Warning Light Inoperative (3)
B1890 Passenger's Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Warning Light Short To Power (3)
B1892 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short To Ground Or Open (3)
B1891 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short To Power (3)
B1869 Air Bag Indicator Inoperative (3)
B1870 Air Bag Indicator Short To Power (3)
(1) DTCs are listed in order of importance. Repair DTCs in order listed.
(2) Airbag light is continuously illuminated.
(3) Repair supplemental restraint system concern. See DIAGNOSIS & TESTING article in appropriate lemon-25® AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.
(4) Using NGS tester, retrieve and document all continuous DTCs. Perform Restraint Control Module (RCM) self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace RCM.
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS) MODULE DTC INDEX

DTC Description Perform Test
B1342 ECU Defective (1)
B1485 Brake Pedal Position Switch Circuit Failure (2)
B1676 Battery Voltage Out Of Range (3)
B2141 Vehicle Speed Calibration Data Not Programmed Into Module (4)
C1095 ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure (3)
C1102 G-Switch Circuit Failure (3)
C1145 Right Front ABS Sensor Input Circuit Failure (3)
C1155 Left Front ABS Sensor Input Circuit Failure (3)
C1230 Rear ABS Sensor Input Circuit Failure (3)
C1233 Left Front ABS Sensor Output Signal Failure (3)
C1234 Right Front ABS Sensor Output Signal Failure (3)
C1237 Rear ABS Sensor Output Signal Failure (3)
(1) Replace 4WABS module. Repeat ABS self-test.
(2) Ignore DTC. DTC applies only to traction devices not equipped on this vehicle.
(3) Repair anti-lock brake system concern. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.
(4) Perform calibration procedure using NGS tester.