2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions

NOTE: For list, definition and diagnosis of Alternative Fuel Control Module (AFCM) DTCs, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX (ABS CONTROL MODULE)

DTC Description Action
B1318 Battery Voltage Low (1)
B1342 ABS Control Module Internal Failure (2)
B1484 Brake Pedal Input Circuit Open (1)
B1596 Repair Continuous Codes (1)
C1095 ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure (1)
C1145 Right Front ABS Sensor Input Circuit Failure (1)
C1155 Left Front ABS Sensor Input Circuit Failure (1)
C1165 Right Rear ABS Sensor Input Circuit Failure (1)
C1175 Left Rear ABS Sensor Input Circuit Failure (1)
C1222 Wheel Speed Signal Mismatched (1)
C1233 Left Front ABS Sensor Input Signal Missing (1)
C1234 Right Front ABS Sensor Input Signal Missing (1)
C1235 Right Rear ABS Sensor Input Signal Missing (1)
C1236 Left Rear ABS Sensor Input Signal Missing (1)
C1266 ABS Valve Power Relay Circuit Failure (3)
(1) Repair anti-lock brake system concern. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.
(2) Using NGS tester, retrieve and document all continuous DTCs. Perform ABS self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace ABS control module.
(3) Replace hydraulic control unit.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX (PCM)

DTC (1) Description Action
B1213 Anti-Theft No. Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum (2)
B2103 PATS Antenna Not Connected (3)
B1600 No Key Code Received/Damaged Encoded Ignition Key Or Use Of Non-PATS Key (4)
B1601 Incorrect Key Code From Ignition Key Transponder (5)
B1602 Invalid Key Code Format From Ignition Key Transponder (6)
B1681 Transceiver Defective Or Not Connected (7)
(1) For a listing of all "P" series DTCs, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
(2) Perform TEST F: ANTI-THEFT NUMBER OF KEYS IS BELOW MINIMUM under SYSTEM TESTS in PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE article.
(3) Perform TEST A: PATS TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED under SYSTEM TESTS in PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE article.
(4) Perform TEST B: NO KEY CODE RECEIVED/DAMAGED ENCODED IGNITION KEY OR USE OF NON-PATS KEY under SYSTEM TESTS in PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE article.
(5) Perform TEST C: INCORRECT KEY CODE FROM IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER under SYSTEM TESTS in PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE article.
(6) Perform TEST D: INVALID KEY CODE FORMAT FROM IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER under SYSTEM TESTS in PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE article.
(7) Perform TEST E: TRANSCEIVER DEFECTIVE OR NOT CONNECTED under SYSTEM TESTS in PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE article.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX (RCM)

DTC (1) Description Action
B1342 ECU Defective (2)
B1231 RCM Crash Data Memory Full (3)
B1921 RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High (3)
B1318 AIR BAG Light On (Low Ignition Feed) (4)
C1414 Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code (3)
B1887 Driver's Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Ground (3)
B1916 Driver's Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Voltage (3)
B1888 Passenger's Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Ground (3)
B1925 Passenger's Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Voltage (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)
B1869 Air Bag Indicator Inoperative (3)
B1870 Air Bag Indicator Shorted To Voltage (3)
B1892 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted To Ground Or Open (3)
B1891 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted To Voltage (3)
(1) DTCs are listed in order of importance. Repair DTCs in order listed.
(2) Using NGS tester, retrieve and document all continuous DTCs. Perform Restraint Control Module (RCM) self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace RCM.
(3) Repair supplemental restraint system concern. See lemon-25(R) AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL, DOMESTIC & IMPORTED MODELS.
(4) Check RCM power and ground circuit and repair as necessary. If power and ground circuits are okay, repair charging system. See appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
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