AUTOLAMP Systems DTCS

2001 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4SSECTION AUTOLAMP Systems DTCS
AUTOLAMP SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Perform Test
B1342 ECU Failure Using WDS or NGS tester, retrieve and document all continuous. Perform Generic Electronic Module (GEM) self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace GEM.
B1472 Headlamp Input Circuit Short To Ground E
B1696 Autolamp On Circuit Short To Ground E
B1790 Photocell & Amplifier Input Circuit Failure E
B2249 Headlamp Output Relay Driver Short To Battery C
B2251 Parklamp Output Relay Driver Circuit Failure If parking lights are inoperative, perform D . If parking lights are on continuously, perform E .
B2252 Parklamp Output Relay Driver Short To Battery D
B2598 Headlamp Output Relay Driver Circuit Failure If headlights are inoperative, perform C . If headlights are on continuously, perform E .
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