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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CONTOUR LX, 2.5 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 14 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITIONS

1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, Standard

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definitions

1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definitions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger and 1997 Ford Aerostar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Aerostar DTC definition tables were not available from manufacturer.

AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC

Source Module

⁽¹⁾ Description

B1342

AIR BAG

ECU Defective

B1867

AIR BAG

Lost Or Low Battery Voltage

B1869

AIR BAG

Inoperative Air Bag Indicator

B1913

AIR BAG

Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Ground

B1914

AIR BAG

Primary Air Bag Sensor Shorted To Ground

B1921

AIR BAG

Faulty Air Bag Monitor Ground/Improper Mounting

B1922

AIR BAG

Safing Sensor Output Circuit Shorted to Voltage

B1923

AIR BAG

Memory Clear Circuit Improperly Grounded

B1924

AIR BAG

System Disarm Failure/Internal Air Bag Monitor Fault

B1932

AIR BAG

High Resistance Or Open In Driver's Side Air Bag Circuit

B1933

AIR BAG

High Resistance Or Open In Passenger's Side Air Bag Circuit

B1934

AIR BAG

Low Resistance Or Short In Driver's Side Air Bag Circuit

B1935

AIR BAG

Low Resistance Or Short In Passenger's Side Air Bag Circuit

B1941

AIR BAG

Right Primary Crash Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open

B1942

AIR BAG

Left Primary Crash Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open

B1944

AIR BAG

Faulty Primary Right Crash Sensor Ground/Improper Mounting

B1945

AIR BAG

Faulty Primary Left Crash Sensor Ground/Improper Mounting

⁽¹⁾	See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS (RANGER)

DTC

Source Module

⁽¹⁾ Description

B1317

ABS

Battery Voltage High

B1318

ABS

Battery Voltage Low

B1432

ABS

ECU Defective

C1095

ABS

Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure

C1096

ABS

Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit

C1101

ABS

Hydraulic Valve Circuit Failure

C1102

ABS

Acceleration Switch Circuit Failure

C1145

ABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure

C1148

ABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Coherency Fault

C1155

ABS

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure

C1158

ABS

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Coherency Fault

C1194

ABS

Left Front Outlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

C1198

ABS

Left Front Inlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

C1202

ABS

Rear Outlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

C1206

ABS

Rear Inlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

C1210

ABS

Right Front Outlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

C1214

ABS

Right Front Inlet Valve Coil Circuit Failure

C1229

ABS

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Coherency Fault

C1230

ABS

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure

C1233

ABS

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Missing (Long Term)

C1234

ABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Missing (Long Term)

C1237

ABS

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Input Missing (Long Term)

C1258

ABS

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wheel Speed Comparison Fault

C1259

ABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wheel Speed Comparison Fault

C1260

ABS

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wheel Speed Comparison Fault

⁽¹⁾	See BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES section for testing procedures.

GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC

Source Module

Description

B1302

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Failure

B1304

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1314

GEM

⁽²⁾ Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Open

B1315

GEM

⁽²⁾ Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1316

GEM

⁽²⁾ Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Ground

B1317

GEM

⁽³⁾ Battery Voltage High

B1318

GEM

⁽³⁾ Battery Voltage Low

B1322

GEM

⁽²⁾⁽⁴⁾ Left Front Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1323

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Door Ajar Light Output Circuit Failure

B1325

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Door Ajar Light Output Short To Battery

B1330

GEM

⁽²⁾⁽⁴⁾ Right Front Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1334

GEM

⁽²⁾⁽⁴⁾ Deck Lid Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1340

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Chime Input Request Circuit Short To Ground

B1342

GEM

⁽⁵⁾ ECU Defective

B1352

GEM

⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾ Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure

B1355

GEM

⁽⁶⁾ Ignition Run Circuit Failure

B1359

GEM

⁽⁶⁾ Ignition Run/ACC Circuit Failure

B1365

GEM

⁽⁶⁾ Ignition Start Circuit Short To Battery

B1371

GEM

⁽²⁾ Illuminated Entry Relay Circuit Failure

B1373

GEM

⁽²⁾ Illuminated Entry Relay Short To Battery

B1398

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Power Window One-Touch Window Relay Circuit Failure

B1400

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Power Window One-Touch Window Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1404

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Power Window Left Down Circuit Short Open

B1405

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Power Window Left Down Circuit Short To Battery

B1408

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Power Window Left Up Circuit Short To Battery

B1410

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Power Window Left Motor Circuit Failure

B1426

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Seat Belt Light Circuit Short To Battery

B1428

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Seat Belt Light Circuit Failure

B1431

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Failure

B1432

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Short To Battery

B1434

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Speed Relay Coil Circuit Failure

B1436

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Speed Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1438

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure

B1441

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1445

GEM

⁽²⁾ Door Handle Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1446

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Park Sense Circuit Failure

B1450

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Failure

B1453

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1458

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit Failure

B1460

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Washer Pump Motor Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1462

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Seat Belt Switch Circuit Failure

B1466

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Speed Not Switching

B1467

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Motor Hi/Low Speed Circuit Short To Battery

B1473

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Motor Low Speed Circuit Failure

B1475

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Delayed Accessory Relay Contacts Short To Battery

B1476

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Motor High Speed Circuit Failure

B1483

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Brake Pedal Input Circuit Failure

B1485

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short To Battery

B1577

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Park/Headlight Light Input Circuit Short To Battery

B1610

GEM

⁽²⁾⁽¹⁰⁾ Illuminated Entry Input Circuit Short To Ground

B1833

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Door Unlock Disarm Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1834

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Door Unlock Disarm Output Circuit Failure

B1836

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Door Unlock Disarm Output Circuit Short To Battery

B1838

GEM

⁽²⁾ Battery Saver Power Relay Circuit Failure

B1840

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Wiper Power Circuit Failure

P0500

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit Failure

P1802

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transmission Clutch Interlock Safety Switch Short To Battery

P1803

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transmission Clutch Interlock Safety Switch Short To Ground

P1804

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD High Indicator Circuit Failure

P1806

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD High Indicator Circuit Short To Battery

P1808

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD Low Indicator Circuit Failure

P1810

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD Low Indicator Circuit Short To Battery

P1812

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD Mode Select Circuit Failure

P1815

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD Mode Select Circuit Short To Ground

P1820

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case L2H Shift Relay Coil Circuit Failure

P1822

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case L2H Shift Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

P1824

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD Clutch Relay Circuit Failure

P1826

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ 4WD Low Clutch Relay Circuit Short To Battery

P1828

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case H2L Shift Relay Circuit Failure

P1830

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case H2L Shift Relay Circuit Short To Battery

P1838

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit Failure

P1846

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case Contact "A" Circuit Failure

P1850

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case Contact "B" Circuit Failure

P1854

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case Contact "C" Circuit Failure

P1858

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Transfer Case Contact "D" Circuit Failure

⁽¹⁾	See POWER WINDOWS article for testing procedures.

⁽²⁾	Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.

⁽³⁾	See GENERATOR article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS for testing procedures.

⁽⁴⁾	Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See wiring diagram in WARNING SYSTEMS article.

⁽⁵⁾	Replace Generic Electronic Module (GEM).

⁽⁶⁾	See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article for testing procedures.

⁽⁷⁾	See WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM article for testing procedures.

⁽⁸⁾	See TRANSFER CASE article in TRANSFER CASES section for testing procedures.

⁽⁹⁾	Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See wiring diagram in EXTERIOR LIGHTS article.

⁽¹⁰⁾	See KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTE article for testing procedures.

REMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY (RAP) MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS (RANGER)

DTC

Source Module

⁽¹⁾ Description

B1309

RAP

Power Door Lock Circuit Shorted To Ground

B1341

RAP

Power Door Unlock Circuit Shorted To Ground

B1485

RAP

Brake Pedal Input Circuit Shorted To Battery

B1526

RAP

Keypad Switch Circuit Shorted To Ground

B1629

RAP

PRNDL Reverse Input Shorted To Battery

⁽¹⁾	See KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTE article for testing procedures.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.