2003 Lincoln Aviator AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Entertainment System DTCS

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (AUDIO UNIT) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Source Perform Test
B1342 ECU is Defective Audio Unit CLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again REMOVE the audio unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2401 Audio Tape Deck Mechanism Fault Audio Unit VERIFY that no cassette is inserted in the audio unit. CLEAR and DOCUMENT the DTCs. CARRY OUT the self-test. If DTC B2401 is retrieved again, REMOVE the audio unit and SEND it to an authorized Ford audio system repair facility. TEST the system for normal operation.
B2404 Audio Steering Wheel Switch Circuit Fault Audio Unit Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
U2014 Audio Subwoofer Unit is Not Responding-CDX6 Audio Unit Go To PINPOINT TEST H .
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