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.
2013 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
RFA Module
RFA MODULE DTC CHART
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B10C7:01 | Interior Trunk Antenna: General Electrical Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B10C8:01 | Interior Centre Antenna: General Electrical Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B10C9:01 | Interior Front Antenna: General Electrical Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B10D7:05 | PATS Key: System Programming Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| B10D8:51 | PATS Key Less Than Minimum Programmed: Not Programmed | If other PATS DTCs are present, address them first. If DTC B10D8:51 is the only DTC present, PROGRAM additional keys (minimum of 2 keys must be programmed). REFER to KEY PROGRAMMING USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT . |
| B10D9:11 | PATS Transponder: Circuit Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST E . |
| B10D9:12 | PATS Transponder: Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST E . |
| B10D9:31 | PATS Transponder: No Signal | GO to PINPOINT TEST E . |
| B10D9:87 | PATS Transponder: Missing Message | GO to PINPOINT TEST E . |
| B10DA:51 | PATS Target Identifier: Not Programmed | There is no PCM identification stored in the RFA module. CARRY OUT a parameter reset, then CYCLE the ignition and make an attempt to start the vehicle. REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) PARAMETER RESET . |
| B10DA:61 | PATS Target Identifier: Signal Calculation Failure | There is an incorrect PCM ID stored in the RFA module. CARRY OUT a parameter reset, then CYCLE the ignition and make an attempt to start the vehicle. REFER to PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) PARAMETER RESET . |
| U201F:31 | External Receiver: No Signal | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS- WITH INTELLIGENT ACCESS (IA) . |
| All other DTCs | - | REFER to the RFA MODULE DTC Chart. |
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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.
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