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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

DTC Charts

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION DTC Charts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) DTC CHART

DTC Description Action
B1117 Audio Steering Wheel Button Stuck VERIFY that no steering wheel control switches are stuck, and that no steering wheel control switch was pressed during the self-test.
If no concern is found, go to Pinpoint Test F .
B1119 Audio Disc DVD Player Thermal Shutdown The audio control module (ACM) was over temperature. Audio operation will resume after the ACM cools. This is normal operation. CLEAR the DTCs.
B1136 Audio Steering Wheel Switch #2 Circuit Failure Go to Pinpoint Test F .
B1140 Map Disk Invalid REMOVE the map DVD and CLEAN it. INSPECT for scratches, fingerprints, or damage, and REPAIR as necessary. VERIFY a valid map DVD is being used. If no concern is found, INSERT a known good map DVD. REPEAT the self-test.
  • If the system operates correctly, the concern was caused by a damaged or invalid map DVD.
  • If DTC B1140 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B1155 Subwoofer #1 Short to Battery Go to Pinpoint Test D .
B1158 Subwoofer #2 Open Go to Pinpoint Test D .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the charging system. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  • If the charging system is OK, the DTC was set by a previous low voltage condition. No concern is found at this time.
  • If the charging system is not OK, REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article to diagnose the low battery voltage condition.
B1342 ECU is Faulted CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2103 Antenna Not Connected Go to Pinpoint Test A .
B2204 GPS Antenna Connection Open or Short Go to Pinpoint Test N .
B2274 Phone Transceiver Active Circuit Failure DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR the DTCs.
B2384 Audio Reverse Aid Mute Input Ckt. Failure DISREGARD the DTCs. CLEAR the DTCs.
B2404 Audio Steering Wheel Switch Circuit Fault Go to Pinpoint Test F .
B2405 Audio Disc CD Player Thermal Shutdown Fault The ACM was over temperature. Audio operation will resume after the ACM cools. This is normal operation. CLEAR the DTCs.
B2406 Audio Disc CD Player Internal Fault
NOTE: DTC B1342 will also be set.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2406 or B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2477 Module Configuration Failure REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION article.
B2633 Driver-Front Microphone Circuit Failure DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR the DTCs.
B2656 DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) Error
NOTE: DTC B1342 will also be set.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2656 or B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2913 (Audiophile only) Audio Subwoofer Not Connected Go to Pinpoint Test D .
B2924 (navigation only) Audio Button Stuck Using the hardkey test, VERIFY no ACM buttons are stuck and that no ACM button is pressed during the self-test. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2924 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to Audio Control Module (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2965 Audio System Speaker Circuit Fault Go to Pinpoint Test B .
C1992 Vehicle Speed Circuit Failure DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR The DTCs.
P0812 Reverse Input Circuit DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR The DTCs.
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM)
NOTE: If no related concern is currently present, disregard the DTC.
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