Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC Description Source Action
B1213 Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum PCM Go To PINPOINT TEST BΒ .
B1342 ECU is Defective PCM INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) for 4.0L or POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) for 4.6L .
B1600 PATS Key Transponder Signal is Not Received - Damaged Key or Non -PATS Key PCM Go To PINPOINT TEST DΒ .
B1601 PATS Received Incorrect Key -Code From Key Transponder (Unprogrammed PATS Key) PCM Go To PINPOINT TEST EΒ .
B1602 or B2431 PATS Received Invalid Format of Key-Code From Key Transponder (Partial Key Read) PCM Go To PINPOINT TEST FΒ .
B1681 PATS Transceiver Module Signal is Not Received (Damaged, Not Connected, or Damaged Wiring ) PCM Go To PINPOINT TEST GΒ .
P1260 PCM Disabled- Vehicle Disabled PCM REPAIR the PCM. REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE .
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