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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CONTOUR LX, 2.5 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (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 Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 Voltage

B1914

AIR BAG

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 Crash Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open

B1942

AIR BAG

Left Crash Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open

B1944

AIR BAG

Faulty Right Crash Sensor Ground/ Improper Mounting

B1945

AIR BAG

Faulty Left Crash Sensor Ground/ Improper Mounting

⁽¹⁾	See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article for testing procedures.

4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS) CONTROL MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC

Source Module

⁽¹⁾ Description

B1432

ABS

ECU Defective

C1095

4WABS

Pump Motor

C1096

4WABS

Pump Motor

C1113

4WABS

Internal Power Relay

C1115

4WABS

Internal Power Relay

C1145

4WABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure

C1148

4WABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Dynamic)

C1155

4WABS

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure

C1158

4WABS

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Dynamic)

C1169

4WABS

Excessive Dump Time

C1184

4WABS

4WABS Timeout

C1185

4WABS

Open Internal Power Relay

C1194

4WABS

Left Front Dump Valve Failure

C1196

4WABS

Left Front Dump Valve Failure

C1198

4WABS

Left Front ISO Valve Failure

C1200

4WABS

Left Front ISO Valve Failure

C1202

4WABS

Rear Dump Valve Failure

C1204

4WABS

Rear Dump Valve Failure

C1206

4WABS

Rear ISO Valve Failure

C1208

4WABS

Rear ISO Valve Failure

C1210

4WABS

Right Front Dump Valve Failure

C1212

4WABS

Right Front Dump Valve Failure

C1214

4WABS

Right Front ISO Valve Failure

C1216

4WABS

Right Front ISO Valve Failure

C1220

4WABS

ABS Warning Indicator Failure

C1222

4WABS

Wheel Speed Error (Dynamic)

C1225

4WABS

Red Brake Warning Indicator Failure

C1226

4WABS

Red Brake Warning Indicator Failure

C1229

4WABS

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Coherency Fault

C1230

4WABS

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure

C1233

4WABS

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Dynamic)

C1234

4WABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Dynamic)

C1237

4WABS

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (Dynamic)

C1265

4WABS

Shorted Red Brake Light Relay

C1259

4WABS

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wheel Speed Comparison Fault

C1260

4WABS

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

B1214

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Running Board Light Relay Coil Circuit Open Or Short To Ground

B1215

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Running Board Light Relay Coil Circuit Short To Power

B1240

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Washer Pump Relay Coil Open Or Short To Ground

B1241

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Washer Pump Relay Coil Short To Battery

B1302

GEM

⁽³⁾ Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Open Or Short To Ground

B1304

GEM

⁽³⁾ Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Open Or Short To Battery

B1313

GEM

⁽³⁾ Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Open Or Short To Ground

B1315

GEM

⁽³⁾ Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1317

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Battery Voltage High

B1318

GEM

⁽⁴⁾ Battery Voltage Low

B1322

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Left Front Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1323

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Door Ajar Light Open Or Short To Ground

B1325

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Door Ajar Light Output Short To Battery

B1330

GEM

⁽¹⁾⁽⁵⁾ Right Front Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Fault

B1334

GEM

⁽¹⁾⁽⁵⁾ Liftgate Or Liftgate Glass Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Fault

B1338

GEM

⁽¹⁾⁽⁵⁾ Right Rear Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Fault

B1342

GEM

⁽⁶⁾ ECU Defective

B1345

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Rear Window Defogger Input Circuit Short To Ground

B1347

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Rear Window Defogger Relay Circuit Failure

B1349

GEM

⁽⁷⁾ Rear Window Defogger Relay Circuit Short To Battery

B1352

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure

B1355

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Ignition Run Circuit Failure

B1359

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Ignition Run/ACC Circuit Failure

B1365

GEM

⁽⁸⁾ Ignition Start Circuit Short To Battery

B1371

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Interior Light Relay Circuit Failure

B1373

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Interior Light Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1398

GEM

⁽³⁾ Power Window One-Touch Window Relay Circuit Failure

B1400

GEM

⁽³⁾ Power Window One-Touch Window Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery

B1405

GEM

⁽³⁾ Power Window Left Down Switch Input Circuit Short To Battery

B1408

GEM

⁽³⁾ Power Window Left Up Switch Input Circuit Short To Battery

B1410

GEM

⁽³⁾ Power Window Left Motor Circuit Failure

B1426

GEM

⁽⁵⁾ Seat Belt Light Output Circuit Short To Battery

B1428

GEM

⁽⁵⁾ Seat Belt Light Output Circuit Failure

B1431

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper Run/Park Relay Coil Open Or Short To Ground

B1432

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper Run/Park Relay Coil Short To Battery

B1434

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper Hi/Low Relay Coil Open Or Short To Ground

B1436

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper Hi/Low Relay Circuit Short To Battery

B1438

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper/Washer Switch Input Circuit Failure

B1441

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper/Washer Switch Input Short To Ground

B1445

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Door Handle Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1446

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Wiper Park Sense Circuit Open

B1450

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Wiper Interval Delay Switch Input Circuit Failure

B1453

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Wiper Interval Delay Switch Input Short To Ground

B1458

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Washer Pump Relay Coil Open Or Short To Ground

B1460

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Washer Pump Relay Coil Short To Battery

B1462

GEM

⁽⁵⁾ Seat Belt Switch Circuit Failure

B1466

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper Speed Not Switching

B1467

GEM

⁽²⁾ Wiper Motor Hi/Low Speed Circuit Short To Battery

B1473

GEM

⁽²⁾ Wiper Motor Low Speed Circuit Failure

B1475

GEM

⁽²⁾ Delayed Accessory Relay Contacts Short To Battery

B1476

GEM

⁽²⁾ Wiper Motor High Speed Circuit Failure

B1483

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Brake Pedal Input Circuit Failure

B1485

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short To Battery

B1575

GEM

⁽¹⁾⁽⁵⁾ Left Rear Door Open Warning Light Switch Circuit Fault

B1577

GEM

⁽¹¹⁾ Park/Headlight Light Input Circuit Short To Battery

B1610

GEM

⁽¹⁾ Illuminated Entry Input Request Circuit Short To Ground

B1611

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure

B1614

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short To Ground

B1816

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Wiper Motor Down Relay Circuit Short To Battery

B1818

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Wiper Motor Up Relay Circuit Short To Ground

B1820

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Wiper Motor Up Relay Circuit Short To Battery

B1839

GEM

⁽²⁾ Rear Wiper Motor Circuit Failure

B1840

GEM

⁽⁹⁾ Front Wiper Power Circuit Failure

C1107

GEM

⁽¹²⁾ 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System Active Fault

P0500

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit Failure

P1804

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD High Indicator Circuit Failure

P1806

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD High Indicator Short To Battery

P1808

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD Low Indicator Circuit Failure

P1810

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD Low Indicator Short To Battery

P1812

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD Mode Select Circuit Failure

P1815

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD Mode Select Short To Ground

P1819

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Neutral Safety Switch Input Short To Ground

P1820

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case High To Low Shift Relay Coil Circuit Failure

P1822

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case High To Low Shift Relay Coil Short To Battery

P1824

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD Clutch Relay Circuit Failure

P1826

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transmission 4WD Clutch Relay Short To Battery

P1828

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case High To Low Shift Relay Circuit Failure

P1830

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case High To Low Shift Relay Coil Short To Battery

P1832

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case 4WD Solenoid Circuit Failure

P1834

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case 4WD Solenoid Short To Battery

P1836

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Front Shaft Speed Sensor Fault

P1837

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Rear Shaft Speed Sensor Fault

P1838

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit

P1846

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Contact Plate "A" Open Circuit

P1850

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Contact Plate "B" Open Circuit

P1854

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Contact Plate "C" Open Circuit

P1858

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Contact Plate "D" Open Circuit

P1866

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case System Concern, Contact Plate Failure

P1867

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Contact Plate Open Or Short To Ground

P1868

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Automatic 4WD Indicator Circuit Open Or Short To Ground

P1869

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Automatic 4WD Indicator Circuit Short To Battery

P1874

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Hall Effect Sensor Short To Ground

P1875

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Hall Effect Sensor Short To Battery

P1876

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case 2WD Solenoid Circuit Failure

P1877

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case 2WD Solenoid Short To Battery

P1886

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ 4WD Initialization Fault (Front Driveline Did Not Synchronize To Rear)

P1891

GEM

⁽¹⁰⁾ Transfer Case Contact Plate Ground Return Open Circuit

⁽¹⁾	Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See wiring diagram in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in WIRING DIAGRAMS section.

⁽²⁾	Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See wiring diagram in WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM article.

⁽³⁾	See POWER WINDOWS article for testing procedures.

⁽⁴⁾	See GENERATOR article in ELECTRICAL section for testing procedures.

⁽⁵⁾	Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See wiring diagram in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in WIRING DIAGRAMS section.

⁽⁶⁾	Replace Generic Electronic Module (GEM).

⁽⁷⁾	See DEFOGGER - REAR WINDOW article for testing procedures.

⁽⁸⁾	See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article for testing procedures.

⁽⁹⁾	See WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM article for testing procedures.

⁽¹⁰⁾	See TRANSFER CASE article in TRANSFER CASES section for testing procedures.

⁽¹¹⁾	Test wiring for opens and/or shorts and repair as necessary. See wiring diagram in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in WIRING DIAGRAMS section.

⁽¹²⁾	See BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES section for testing procedures.

REMOTE ANTI-THEFT PERSONALITY (RAP) MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS

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

B1629

RAP

PRNDL Reverse Input Shorted To Battery

⁽¹⁾	See KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - REMOTE article.

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC

Source Module

⁽¹⁾ Description

B1213

PATS

Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum

B1213

PATS

Vehicle Security Status Message Missing

B1600

PATS

Ignition Key Transponder Signal Not Received

B1601

PATS

Incorrect Key Code From Ignition Key Transponder

B1602

PATS

Invalid Format Key Code From Ignition Key Transponder

B1681

PATS

Transceiver Module Signal Not Received

U1147

PATS

Vehicle Security Status Message Missing

⁽¹⁾	See ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE article for testing procedures.

4-WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION (4WAS) CONTROL MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC

Source Module

Description

B1318

4WASC

⁽¹⁾ Battery Voltage Low

B1342

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ ECU Internal Fault

B1485

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Brakelight Switch Input Short To Battery

B1566

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Door Ajar Input Short To Battery

B1749

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Fault

B2140

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Initialization Failure (Vehicle Ride Height Not Programmed)

C1439

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Acceleration Signal Input Circuit Fault

C1724

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Height Sensor Power Circuit Fault

C1725

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Front Pneumatic Fault

C1726

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Rear Pneumatic Fault

C1756

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Front Height Sensor Circuit Fault

C1760

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Rear Height Sensor Circuit Fault

C1770

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Vent Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1790

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Left Rear Air Spring Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1795

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Right Rear Air Spring Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1830

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Air Compressor Relay Circuit Fault

C1845

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Front Fill Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1865

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Rear Fill Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1869

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ Gate Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1917

4WAS

⁽²⁾ Steering EVO Out-Of-Range Fault

P1807

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ 4 X 4 High Indicator Circuit Short To Ground

P1808

4WAS

⁽¹⁾ 4 X 4 Low Indicator Circuit Short To Ground

⁽¹⁾	See SUSPENSION article for testing procedures.

⁽²⁾	See STEERING - ELECTRONIC article in STEERING section for testing procedures.

REAR AIR SUSPENSION (RAS) CONTROL MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC

Source Module

Description

B1318

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Battery Voltage Low

B1342

RAS

⁽¹⁾ ECU Internal Fault

B1485

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Brakelight Switch Input Short To Battery

B1566

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Door Ajar Input Short To Battery

B2140

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Initialization Failure (Vehicle Ride Height Not Programmed)

C1439

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Acceleration Signal Input Circuit Fault

C1724

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Height Sensor Power Circuit Fault

C1726

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Rear Pneumatic Fault

C1760

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Rear Height Sensor Circuit Fault

C1770

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Vent Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1790

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Left Rear Air Spring Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1795

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Right Rear Air Spring Solenoid Circuit Fault

C1830

RAS

⁽¹⁾ Air Compressor Relay Circuit Fault

C1917

RAS

⁽²⁾ Steering EVO Out-Of-Range Fault

⁽¹⁾	See SUSPENSION article for testing procedures.

⁽²⁾	See STEERING - ELECTRONIC article in STEERING section for testing procedures.

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