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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1999TRACER LS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)RESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC TESTSTEST Q: NON-VOLATILE MEMORY CONFIGURATION (DTC B2141)POSSIBLE CAUSES
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Possible Causes
1999 Mercury Tracer LS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Possible Causes
Non-volatile memory configuration failure could be caused by an improper configuration file or a damaged or inoperative ECS module.
- Check For Hard Or Intermittent DTC - Ensure ignition is off. Connect NGS tester to DLC. See USING NGS TESTER under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Retrieve and record any continuous DTCs. See RETRIEVING FAULT CODES under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Perform on-demand self-test. See ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. If DTC B2141 was retrieved during on-demand self-test, replace ECS module. Go to next step. See ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . If DTC B2141 was not retrieved, fault is intermittent. Go to next step.
- Check For Additional DTCs - Refer to continuous DTCs recorded in step 1). If any continuous DTCs were retrieved, go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION table under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING for direction to appropriate test. If no continuous DTCs were retrieved, reconnect air bag system. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Clear all DTCs. See CLEARING FAULT CODES under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
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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.