Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definitions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Mustang. 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 | ||
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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 Voltage | ||
| 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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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) CONTROL MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS
| DTC | Source Module | (1) Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1213 | PATS | Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum | ||
| 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 | SCP Invalid Or Missing Data For Vehicle Security | ||
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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.