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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CONTOUR LX, 2.5 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 48 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYSTEM)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 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) CONTROL MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS
| DTC | Source Module | (1) Description | ||
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| B1342 | ABS | ECU Defective | ||
| B1676 | ABS | Battery Voltage Out Of Range | ||
| C1095 | ABS | ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure | ||
| C1145 | ABS | RF Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure | ||
| C1155 | ABS | LF Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure | ||
| C1165 | ABS | RR Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure | ||
| C1175 | ABS | LR Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure | ||
| C1233 | ABS | LF Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing | ||
| C1234 | ABS | RF Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing | ||
| C1235 | ABS | RR Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing | ||
| C1236 | ABS | LR Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing | ||
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DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE (DDM) DTC DEFINITIONS
| DTC | Source Module | Description | ||||||||
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| B1319 | DDM | (1) Driver's Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground | ||||||||
| B1396 | DDM | (2) Power Door Lock Circuit Short To Voltage | ||||||||
| B1514 | DDM | (3) Driver's Door Handle Circuit Short To Ground | ||||||||
| B1517 | DDM | (2) Seat Occupied Switch Short To Voltage | ||||||||
| B1525 | DDM | (2) Keyless Entry Circuit Short To Battery | ||||||||
| B1549 | DDM | (4) Master Window Switch Short To Battery Voltage | ||||||||
| B1553 | DDM | (2) Deck Lid Release Circuit Short To Voltage | ||||||||
| B1751 | DDM | (2) Park/Neutral Switch Short To Voltage | ||||||||
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ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS
| DTC | Source Module | Description | ||||||
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| B1249 | EATC | (1) Blend Door Failure | ||||||
| B1251 | EATC | (1) A/C In Car Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | ||||||
| B1253 | EATC | (1) A/C In Car Temperature Sensor Short To Ground | ||||||
| B1255 | EATC | (1) A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor Open Circuit | ||||||
| B1257 | EATC | (1) A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor Short To Ground | ||||||
| B1260 | EATC | (1) A/C Solar Radiation Sensor Short To Voltage | ||||||
| B1261 | EATC | (1) A/C Solar Radiation Sensor Short To Ground | ||||||
| B1342 | EATC | (1) ECU Defective | ||||||
| U1073 | PCM | (2) SCP Invalid Or Missing Data For Engine Coolant | ||||||
| U1341 | PCM | (3) SCP Invalid Or Missing Data For Vehicle Speed | ||||||
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NATURAL GAS VEHICLE (NGV) MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS
| DTC | Source Module | (1) Description | ||
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| B1219 | NGV | Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Failure | ||
| B1220 | NGV | Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit Open | ||
| B1222 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 1 Circuit Failure | ||
| B1223 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 1 Circuit Open | ||
| B1224 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 1 Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1225 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 1 Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1226 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 2 Circuit Failure | ||
| B1227 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 2 Circuit Open | ||
| B1228 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 2 Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1229 | NGV | Fuel Temperature No. 2 Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1317 | NGV | Battery Voltage High | ||
| B1318 | NGV | Battery Voltage Low | ||
| B1342 | NGV | ECU Defective | ||
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AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR DTC DEFINITIONS
| DTC | Source Module | (1) Description | ||
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| B1342 | AIR BAG | ECU Defective | ||
| B1867 | AIR BAG | Low Battery Voltage | ||
| B1869 | AIR BAG | Inoperative Air Bag Indicator | ||
| B1913 | AIR BAG | Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Ground | ||
| B1914 | AIR BAG | Primary Crash Sensors 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 Right Primary Crash Sensor Ground/Improper Mounting | ||
| B1945 | AIR BAG | Faulty Left Primary Crash Sensor Ground/Improper Mounting | ||
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LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DTC DEFINITIONS
| DTC | Source Module | (1) Description | ||
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| B1312 | LCM | Headlight Input Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1317 | LCM | Battery Voltage High | ||
| B1318 | LCM | Battery Voltage Low | ||
| B1322 | LCM | Left Front Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1334 | LCM | Luggage Compartment Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1340 | LCM | Chime Input Request Short To Ground | ||
| B1342 | LCM | ECU Defective | ||
| B1345 | LCM | Heated Backlite Input Short To Ground | ||
| B1352 | LCM | Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure | ||
| B1359 | LCM | Ignition RUN/ACC Circuit Failure | ||
| B1396 | LCM | Power Door Lock Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1397 | LCM | Power Door Unlock Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1445 | LCM | Door Handle Switch Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1462 | LCM | Seat Belt Switch Circuit Failure | ||
| B1555 | LCM | Ignition RUN/START Circuit Failure | ||
| B1566 | LCM | Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1577 | LCM | Parking Light Input Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1581 | LCM | Dimmer Increase Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1585 | LCM | Dimmer Decrease Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1679 | LCM | Panic Alarm Input Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1687 | LCM | Dome Light Input Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1689 | LCM | Autolamp Delay Circuit Failure | ||
| B1692 | LCM | Autolamp Delay Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1693 | LCM | Autolamp On Circuit Circuit Failure | ||
| B1695 | LCM | Autolamp On Circuit Short To Voltage | ||
| B1873 | LCM | Turn Signal/Hazard Power Feed Circuit | ||
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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.