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.
2011 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Smart Junction Box (SJB)
SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B106A | TPMS Sensor Pressure Range Bit Incorrect State | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B106B | Tire Pressure Sensor Low Battery | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B106D | Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Initiators Not Configured | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B106E | Solid State Driver Disabled Due to Short Circuit | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B106F | Module Disabled Due to External Fault | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B1138 | Memory Full | REFER to ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) Article. |
| B1139 | Invalid Transmitter Identification Code | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B1302 | Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Failure | REFER to WINDOWS AND GLASS - GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS Article. |
| B1304 | Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery | REFER to WINDOWS AND GLASS - GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS Article. |
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High | GO to PINPOINT TEST B . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | GO to PINPOINT TEST C . |
| B1320 | Driver Door Ajar Circuit Open | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1328 | Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Open | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1331 | Decklid Ajar Rear Door Circuit Failure | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1336 | Door Ajar RR Circuit Open | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1342 | ECU is Faulted | DIAGNOSE all other DTCs first. If no other DTCs are present, CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| B1352 | Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure | REFER to INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES Article. |
| B1472 | Lamp Headlamp Input Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1485 | Brake Pedal Input Short to Battery | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1510 | Flash to Pass Switch Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1520 | Hood Switch Circuit Open | REFER to ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PERIMETER Article. |
| B1572 | Door Ajar LR Circuit Open | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1578 | Lamp Park Input Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1624 | Lamp Keypad Output Open Circuit | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B1626 | Lamp Keypad Output Short Circuit to Ground | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B1696 | Autolamp On Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1791 | Autolamp Sensor Input Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B1793 | Autolamp Sensor Input Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2008 | Wipers On Signal Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2031 | Left Corner Lamp Output Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2032 | Right Corner Lamp Output Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2044 | Left Rear Stop Lamp Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2045 | Left Rear Stop Lamp Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2046 | Right Rear Stop Lamp Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2047 | Right Rear Stop Lamp Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2048 | Left Rear Turn Lamp Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2049 | Left Rear Turn Lamp Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2050 | Right Rear Turn Lamp Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2051 | Right Rear Turn Lamp Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2071 | Hazard Switch Signal Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2100 | Door Driver Key Cylinder Switch Failure | REFER to ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PERIMETER Article. |
| B213A | Digital Dimmer Switch Input Circuit Failure | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION AND PANEL ILLUMINATION Article. |
| B2254 | Front Fog Lamp Switch Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2276 | Less Than 2 Transmitters Programmed | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B2281 | Right Turn Switch Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2282 | Left Turn Switch Short to | Ground REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2425 | Remote Keyless Entry Out of Synchronization | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | CARRY OUT Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the SJB. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM Article. |
| B2479 | Park Brake Switch Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES Article. |
| B2498 | Headlamp Switch Multiple Signals Input Active | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2572 | Brake Shift Interlock Output Circuit Failure | REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - EXTERNAL CONTROLS Article. |
| B2667 | Liftglass Release Switch Circuit Failure | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B2844 | Ignition Fault | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES Article. |
| B2868 | Left Front Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B2869 | Right Front Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B2870 | Right Rear Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B2871 | Left Rear Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B2872 | Tire Pressure Sensor Fault | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B287A | Tire Pressure System Fault | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| B2A20 | Ignition Stuck in START | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES Article. |
| B2A21 | One or More Configuration Files Missing or Corrupt | CARRY OUT Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the SJB. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM Article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2A21 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| B2A22 | Headlamp OFF Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A23 | High Beam Input Circuit Short To Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A24 | Turn Signal Input Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A25 | Trim Panel Lock Switch Circuit Failure | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B2A26 | Keypad Switch Circuit Failure | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS Article. |
| B2A27 | Right Front Turn Lamp Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A28 | Right Front Turn Lamp Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A29 | Left Front Turn Lamp Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A2A | Left Front Turn Lamp Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A2E | Right Front Lamp Low Beam Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A2F | Right Front Lamp Low Beam Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A30 | Left Front Lamp Low Beam Circuit Open | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A31 | Left Front Lamp Low Beam Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A32 | LED Backlighting Output Circuit Open | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION AND PANEL ILLUMINATION Article. |
| B2A33 | LED Backlighting Output Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION AND PANEL ILLUMINATION Article. |
| B2A35 | Interior Lighting Output Circuit Open | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A36 | Interior Lighting Output Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A39 | Puddle Lamp Output Circuit Open | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| B2A3A | Puddle Lamp Output Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM Article. |
| C1125 | Brake Fluid Level Sensor Input Circuit Failure | REFER to INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES Article. |
| C2780 | ECU in Manufacturer Sub-State | REFER to WHEELS & TIRES Article. |
| P062F | Internal Control Module EEPROM Error | CARRY OUT Programmable Module Installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM Article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC P062F is retrieved again, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| U0155 | Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module | GO to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| U2050 | No Application Present | CARRY out Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the SJB. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM Article. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U2050 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| U2472 | Unexpected Ignition State | REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES Article. |
| U2473 | Unexpected Vehicle Speed (VSS) |
NOTE:
Sets during the self-test if vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 kph) or vehicle speed cannot be determined by the SJB. VERIFY the speedometer operates correctly. If the speedometer does not operate correctly, REFER to
INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES
Article. If the speedometer operates correctly, the self-test is carried out while the vehicle is moving. STOP the vehicle and REPEAT the self-test. |
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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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