Four Wheel Drive System DTCS: Pcm

2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, AWDSECTION Pcm
PCM DTC DESCRIPTION

DTC Description Action
P164D AWD  ID Block Corrupted, Not Programmed CLEAR the DTC. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC returns, enter the ID located on the RDU  and program into the PCM.
P181F Clutch Control System Performance This an internal AWD  relay module fault. INSTALL a new AWD  relay module. REFER to ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) RELAY MODULE .
P182B Transfer Case Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P182C Transfer Case Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P182D Transfer Case Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P187B Tire Size Out of Acceptable Range - AWD  Disabled/Limited Function GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P188B AWD  Clutch Control Circuit GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P188C AWD  Relay Module Communication Circuit CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC returns, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
P188D AWD  Relay Module Feedback Circuit CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC returns, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
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