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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014F-450 SUPER DUTY PLATINUM, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (DIESEL)DTC DIAGNOSISP160C: CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE
2014 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum, RWD

P160C: Control Module Software Performance

2014 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum, RWDSECTION P160C: Control Module Software Performance
P160C - CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE

Description:  This DTC sets when the PCM CPU internal checks return an incorrect value.
Possible Causes: 
  • VPWR circuit open
  • VPWR circuit short to ground
  • VPWR circuit intermittent
  • KAPWR circuit open
  • KAPWR circuit short to ground
  • Aftermarket performance products
  • Software incompatibility issue
  • PCM programming error
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Reprogram or update the calibration. Check for other DTCs and diagnose those first. Check for aftermarket performance products before installing a new PCM. Clear the DTCs, repeat the self-test. If the DTC is retrieved again, install a new PCM. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Programming the VID Block for a Replacement PCM.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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