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Multifunction Electronic Control Modules System: Diagnosis Ford Ranger I

Communication Devices 10 illustrations ~617 words

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

DTCDescriptionSourceAction
B1213Anti -Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below MinimumPCMREFER to ANTI-THEFT .
B1231Longitudinal Acceleration Threshold ExceededRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1309Power Door Lock Circuit Short to GroundCentral security moduleREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B1313Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Open, Short to GroundGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1315Battery Saver Relay Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1317Battery Voltage High4WD control moduleREFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
B1317Battery Voltage HighGEMREFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
B1318Battery Voltage Low4WD control moduleREFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
B1318Battery Voltage LowRCMREFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
B1318Battery Voltage LowGEMREFER to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
B1322Driver Door Ajar Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1323Door Ajar Lamp Circuit FailureGEMREFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
B1325Door Ajar Lamp Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
B1330RF Door Ajar Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1334Decklid Ajar Rear Door Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1340Chime Input Request Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to WARNING DEVICES .
B1341Power Door Unlock Circuit Short to GroundCentral security moduleREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B1342ECU is DefectiveABS moduleCLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new ABS module. Refer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B1342ECU is DefectiveCentral security moduleCLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new central security module. REFER to CENTRAL SECURITY MODULE . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B1342ECU is Defective4WD control moduleCLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new 4WD Control Module. REFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B1342ECU is DefectiveGEMCLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new GEM. REFER to GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B1342ECU is DefectiveRCMCLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved, INSTALL a new RCM. refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
B1345Heated Backlite Input Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1347Heated Backlite Relay Circuit FailureGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1349Heated Backlite Relay Short to BatteryGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1352Ignition Key-In Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WARNING DEVICES .
B1355Ignition Run Circuit Failure4WD control moduleREFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
B1355Ignition Run Circuit FailureGEMREFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
B1359Ignition Run/ACC Circuit FailureGEMREFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
B1365Ignition Start Circuit FailureGEMREFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
B1371Illuminated Entry Relay Circuit FailureGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1373Illuminated Entry Relay Short to BatteryGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1398LF Power Window One Touch Window Relay Circuit FailureGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1400LF Power Window One Touch Window Relay Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1405LF Power Window Down Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1408LF Power Window Up Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1410LF Power Window Motor Circuit FailureGEMREFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
B1426Safety Belt Lamp Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
B1428Safety Belt Lamp Circuit FailureGEMREFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
B1431Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1432Wiper Brake/Run Relay Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1434Wiper Hi/Low Speed Relay Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1436Wiper Hi/Low Speed Relay Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1438Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1441Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1446Wiper Park Sense Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1450Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1453Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1458Wiper Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1460Wiper Washer Pump Motor Relay Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1462Safety Belt Switch Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WARNING DEVICES .
B1466Wiper Hi/Low Speed Not SwitchingGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1473Wiper Low Speed Circuit Motor FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1476Wiper High Speed Circuit Motor FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1483Brake Pedal Input Circuit FailureGEMREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
B1485Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short to Battery4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
B1485Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short to BatteryABS moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
B1485Brake Pedal Input Circuit Short to BatteryCentral security moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
B1526Keyless Entry Circuit Short to GroundCentral security moduleREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B1555Ignition Run/Start Circuit Failure4WD control moduleREFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
B1562Door Lock Cylinder Circuit Short to GroundCentral security moduleREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B1577Park Lamp Input Circuit Short to BatteryGEMREFER to WARNING DEVICES .
B1600PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal is Not ReceivedPCMRefer to ANTI-THEFT .
B1601PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key TransponderPCMRefer to ANTI-THEFT .
B1602PATS Received Invalid Format of Key-Code From Ignition Key TransponderPCMREFER to ANTI-THEFT .
B1610Illuminated Entry Input Circuit Short to GroundGEMREFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
B1629PRNDL Reverse Input Short to BatteryCentral security moduleREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B1676Battery Pack Voltage Out of RangeABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
B1681PATS Transceiver Module Signal is Not ReceivedPCMREFER to ANTI-THEFT .
B1840Wiper Front Power Circuit FailureGEMREFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
B1869Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit OpenRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1870Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Short to BatteryRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1871Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Module FaultRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1877Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit OpenRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1878Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to BatteryRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1879Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to GroundRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1881Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit OpenRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1882Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to BatteryRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1883Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short to GroundRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1884PAD Warning Lamp InoperativeRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1885Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low on SquibRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1886Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low on SquibRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1887Driver Air Bag Circuit Short to GroundRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1888Passenger Air Bag Circuit Short to GroundRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1889Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Module Sensor ObstructedRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1890PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to BatteryRCMREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B1891Air Bag tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short to BatteryRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1892Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit FailureRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1901Air Bag Crash Sensor No. 1 Feed/Return Circuit Short to GroundRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1916Driver Air Bag Circuit Short to BatteryRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1921Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit OpenRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1925Passenger Air Bag Circuit Short to BatteryRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1932Driver Air Bag Circuit OpenRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1933Passenger Air Bag Circuit OpenRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1934Driver Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on SquibRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1935Passenger Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on SquibRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B1941Air Bag Crash Sensor No. 1 Feed/Return Circuit OpenRCMREFER to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
B2103Antenna Not ConnectedPCMRefer to ANTI-THEFT .
B2106Throttle Position Input Out of Range High4WD control moduleREFER to TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NVG .
B2276Less Than Two Transmitters ProgrammedCentral security moduleREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B2425Remote Keyless Entry Out of SynchronizationCentral security moduleREFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
B2431Transponder Programming FailurePCMREFER to ANTI-THEFT .
B2477Module Configuration FailureCentral security moduleREFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
B2477Module Configuration FailureGEMREFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
B2477Module Configuration FailureRCMREFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
B9610Illuminated Entry Input Short Circuit to GroundGEMNo Action
C1095ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit FailureABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
C1145RF Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit FailureABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
C1155LF Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit FailureABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
C1230Wheel Speed Sensor Rear Center Input Circuit FailureABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
C1233LF Wheel Speed Input Signal MissingABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
C1234RF Wheel Speed Input Signal MissingABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
C1237Rear Wheel Speed Input Signal MissingABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
C1728Transfer Case Unable to Transition Between 2H and 4H4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
C1729Transfer Case Unable to Transition Between 4H and 4L4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
C1939Brake Pressure Switch Input Circuit FailureABS moduleREFER to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
P0500Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Malfunction4WD control moduleRefer to ANTI-LOCK CONTROL .
P0500Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) MalfunctionGEMREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1804Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive High Indicator Circuit Failure4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1806Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive High Indicator Circuit Short to Battery4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1808Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Low Indicator Circuit Failure4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1810Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Low Indicator Circuit Short to Battery4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1812Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Mode Select Circuit Failure4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1815Transmission 4 -Wheel Drive Mode Select Circuit Short to Ground4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1816Transmission Neutral Safety Switch Circuit Failure4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1819Transmission Neutral Safety Switch Circuit Short to Ground4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1849Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate A Circuit Short to Ground4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1853Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate B Circuit Short to Ground4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1857Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate C Circuit Short to Ground4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1861Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate D Circuit Short to Ground4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1867Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate General Circuit Failure4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .
P1891Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Ground Return Circuit Open4WD control moduleREFER to FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

Scheme 33

Scheme 33: Special Tool(s)

Inspection And Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage. VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Electrical Central junction box (CJB) fuse: 26 (10A) 10 (7.5A) Wiring harness Connector(s) Circuitry
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle: check that the program card is correctly installed. check the connections to the vehicle. check the ignition switch position.
  4. If diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool manual.
  5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test. If the diagnostic tool responds with: CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to «PINPOINT TEST PC: DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS TEST»(ref-205003-S02664299712005111600000) . NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIP for GEM, go to «PINPOINT TEST A»(ref-205006-S07302407152005111600000) . SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the GEM.
  6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the «GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX»(ref-205006-S26083135082005111600000) to continue diagnostics.
  7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, diagnose by symptom. See related article.

Symptom Chart

ConditionPossible SourcesAction
No communication with the generic electronic module (GEM)Central junction box (CJB) Fuse: 26 (10A). 10 (7.5A). Circuitry. GEM.GO to PINPOINT TEST A .

SYMPTOM CHART

Scheme 34

Scheme 34: Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Generic Electronic Module (GEM)

Scheme 35

Scheme 35: Special Tool(s)
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage. VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Electrical Battery junction box (BJB) fuse: 9 (20A) 11 (50A) 33 (15A) Central junction box (CJB) fuse 11 (7.5A) Wiring harness Connector(s) Circuitry
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle: check that the program card is correctly installed. check the connections to the vehicle. check the ignition switch position.
  4. If diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool manual.
  5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test. If the diagnostic tool responds with: CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to «PINPOINT TEST PC: DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS TEST»(ref-205003-S02664299712005111600000) . NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIP for central security module, go to «PINPOINT TEST B»(ref-205006-S20032047072005111600000) . SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the central security module.
  6. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART»(ref-205006-S26083135082005111600000) to continue diagnostics.
  7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, diagnose by symptom. See related article.
ConditionPossible SourcesAction
No communication with the central security moduleBattery junction box (BJB) fuse: 9 (20A). 11 (50A). 33 (15A). Central junction box (CJB) fuse 11 (7.5A). Circuitry. Central security module.GO to PINPOINT TEST B .

SYMPTOM CHART

Scheme 36

Scheme 36: Pinpoint Test B: No Communication With The Central Security Module

Scheme 37

Scheme 37

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: Removal And Installation

Scheme 39

Scheme 39
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-150629) .
  2. Remove the radio chassis.
  3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. Remove the screws. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. Disconnect electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the generic electronic module (GEM). Remove the screw. Disconnect the two connectors from the GEM. Remove the GEM.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Check for correct operation.

Scheme 40

Scheme 40: Removal And Installation

Scheme 41

Scheme 41

Scheme 42

Scheme 42
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY»(ref-204997-S30789322942005111600000) .
  2. Remove the passenger air bag module. Refer to «PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-150629-S41799647502002112000000) .
  3. Reposition the central security module. Remove the three screws. Pull the central security module straight out from the bracket.
  4. Disconnect the two electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the bracket from the central security module.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.