DTC P1038 - Fuel Injector Heater Control Module Control Circuit

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P1038 - Fuel Injector Heater Control Module Control Circuit
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DTC DESCRIPTION P1038 - FUEL INJECTOR HEATER CONTROL MODULE CONTROL CIRCUIT

Description:  This DTC sets when the PCM detects a concern with the FIHC circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • FIHC circuit open
  • FIHC circuit short to ground
  • FIHC circuit short to voltage
  • Damaged fuel injector heater control module
Diagnostic Aids: 
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST AB .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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