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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2003WINDSTAR BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2378 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS (HYBRID))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P0602: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING ERROR
2003 Ford Windstar Base
DTC P0602: Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Programming Error
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION DTC P0602: Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Programming Error
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P0602 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING ERROR
| Description: | This DTC indicates a programming error within the vehicle ID (VID) block. | ||
| Possible Causes: |
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| Diagnostic Aids: | The VID block must be programmed. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Making Changes to the VID Block. If the PCM does not allow reprogramming of the VID block, refashion of the PCM is required. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC in table | ||
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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.