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2013 Ford Transit Connect XLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
MULTIFUNCTION Electronic Modules DTCS
GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B1262 | Servo Motor Defrost Circuit Failure | REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS . |
| B1300 | Power Door Lock Circuit Failure | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1310 | Power Door Unlock Circuit Failure | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B1315 | Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Battery | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| B1316 | Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Ground | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | GO to PINPOINT TEST B . |
| B1319 | Driver Door Ajar Circuit Failure | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| B1327 | Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Failure | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| B1335 | Door Ajar RR Circuit Failure | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| B1342 | ECU is Faulted | DIAGNOSE all other DTCs first. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new Generic Electronic Module (GEM). REFER to GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| B1343 | Heated Backlite Input Circuit Failure | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1349 | Heated Backlite Relay Short To Battery | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1350 | Heated Backlite Relay Short To Ground | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B1438 | Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1439 | Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Open | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1446 | Wiper Park Sense Circuit Failure | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1499 | Lamp Turn Signal Left Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1503 | Lamp Turn Signal Right Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1571 | Door Ajar LR Circuit Failure | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| B1611 | Wiper Rear Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B1810 | Lamp Backup Switch Input Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B1858 | Climate Control A/C Pressure Switch Circuit Failure | REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS . |
| B1875 | Turn Signal/Hazard Switch Signal Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B2113 | Heated Windshield Input Short to Ground | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B2114 | Front Washer Input Short to Ground | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B2115 | Rear Washer Input Short to Ground | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B211A | Front Wiper Motor Relay Circuit Short To Ground | REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS . |
| B2241 | Rear Cargo Door Lock Circuit Short to Ground | REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . |
| B2248 | Heated Windshield Relay Coil Circuit Failure | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B2254 | Front Fog Lamp Switch Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B2256 | Front Window Heater Relay Short to Ground | REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS . |
| B2281 | Right Turn Switch Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B2282 | Left Turn Switch Short to Ground | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | CARRY OUT Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the SJB. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION . |
| B2509 | Rear Fog Lamp Switch Circuit Failure | REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING . |
| B2555 | Dome Lamp Output Circuit Short to Battery | REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM . |
| B294A | Air Conditioning Switch Short to Battery | REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS . |
| B2960 | Air Flow Recirculation Door Open Line Driver Circuit Failure | REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS . |
| B2961 | Air Flow Recirculation Door Close Line Driver Circuit Failure | REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS . |
| U0146 | Lost Communication With Gateway (GTWY) | GO to PINPOINT TEST C . |
| U0151 | Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module | GO to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| U0155 | Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC) Control Module | GO to PINPOINT TEST E . |
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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.