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.
2001 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Parking Aid Module (PAM) DTCS
PARKING AID MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Perform Test |
|---|---|---|
| B1299 | Power Supply Sensor Circuit Short To Ground | A |
| B1342 | ECU Defective | Using NGS tester, clear DTCs. Perform PAM self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace PAM. |
| B2373 | LED #1 Circuit Short To Voltage | C |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | Program PAM. See PROGRAMMING . |
| C1699 | Left Outer Sensor Short To Voltage | C |
| C1700 | Left Outer Sensor Circuit Failure | C |
| C1701 | Left Outer Sensor Circuit Fault | C |
| C1702 | Right Outer Sensor Short To Voltage | C |
| C1703 | Right Outer Sensor Circuit Failure | C |
| C1704 | Right Outer Sensor Circuit Fault | C |
| C1705 | Left Inner Sensor Circuit Short To Voltage | C |
| C1706 | Left Inner Sensor Circuit Failure | C |
| C1707 | Left Inner Sensor Fault | C |
| C1708 | Right Inner Sensor Circuit Short To Voltage | C |
| C1709 | Right Outer Sensor Circuit Failure | C |
| C1710 | Right Outer Sensor Fault | C |
| C1742 | Parking Aid Sounder Circuit Failure | C |
| C1743 | Parking Aid Sounder Circuit Short To Voltage | C |
| C1748 | Switch Input Circuit Short To Ground | C |
| C1920 | LED #1 Circuit Failure | C |
REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE (REM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Perform Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| B1342 | ECU Defective | Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Perform REM self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace REM. See REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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