Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index

1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
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POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTCs Description Source Action
P0500 Vehicle Speed Error PCM REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
P0579 Cruise Control Multifunction Input A Circuit Range/Performance PCM GO to PINPOINT TEST CΒ .
P0581 Cruise Control Multifunction Circuit High PCM GO to PINPOINT TEST CΒ .
P0833 Clutch Pedal Switch B Circuit PCM GO to PINPOINT TEST EΒ .
P1703 Brake Switch Out of Self-Test Range PCM GO to PINPOINT TEST BΒ .
P1572 Brake Pedal Switch Circuit PCM GO to PINPOINT TEST BΒ .
All other DTCs - PCM See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
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