Restraints Control Module (RCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The DTCs can be retrieved from the restraints control module (RCM) with a diagnostic tool via the data link connector (DLC).
NOTE:
The secondary warning chime will be activated along with the primary warning indicator when a fault is detected.
DTC DESCRIPTION
| DTC(1) | Description | Action To Take | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | The Air Bag Indicator is Illuminated Continuously - RCM Disconnected or Inoperative, Loss of Battery Feed or Loss of Signal Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST A . | ||
| B1231 | Crash Data Memory Full | Install a new RCM and impact sensors. REFER to INSPECTION AND REPAIR AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPLOYMENT . | ||
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High | CHECK battery voltage; to be below 16 volts. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . | ||
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | CHECK battery voltage; to be above 9.0 volts. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . | ||
| B1342 | RCM Is Faulted | INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) . | ||
| B1869 | Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open or Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST B . | ||
| B1870 | Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST C . | ||
| B1884 | PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST D . | ||
| B1890 | PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST E . | ||
| B1891 | Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST F . | ||
| B1892 | Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Open Circuit or Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST G . | ||
| B1921 | Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . | ||
| B2290 | Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Fault | GO to PINPOINT TEST I . | ||
| B2292 | Restraint System - Safety Belt Pretensioner Fault | GO to PINPOINT TEST J . | ||
| B2293 | Restraint System - Air Bag Fault | GO to PINPOINT TEST K . | ||
| B2295 | Restraint System - Side Air Bag Fault | GO to PINPOINT TEST L . | ||
| B2296 | Restraint System - Impact Sensor Fault | GO to PINPOINT TEST M . | ||
| B2432 | Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST N . | ||
| B2433 | Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST O . | ||
| B2434 | Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST P . | ||
| B2435 | Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Resistance Out Of Range | GO to PINPOINT TEST Q . | ||
| B2436 | Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST R . | ||
| B2437 | Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST S . | ||
| B2438 | Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST T . | ||
| B2439 | Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Resistance Out Of Range | GO to PINPOINT TEST U . | ||
| B2477 | Module Configuration Error | INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) . | ||
| B2792 | Cross Link Between Firing Loops | GO to PINPOINT TEST V . | ||
| B2909 | Belt Tension Sensor Fault | GO to PINPOINT TEST W . | ||
| B2984 | Deployable Steering Column Circuit Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST X . | ||
| B2985 | Deployable Steering Column Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST Y . | ||
| B2986 | Deployable Steering Column Circuit Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST Z . | ||
| B2987 | Deployable Steering Column Circuit Resistance Low on Squib | GO to PINPOINT TEST AA . | ||
| C1414 | Incorrect Module Design Level | GO to PINPOINT TEST AB . | ||
| C1946 | Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST AC . | ||
| C1947 | Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST AD . | ||
| C1948 | Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Resistance Out Of Range | GO to PINPOINT TEST AE . | ||
| C1982 | Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Short to Battery | GO to PINPOINT TEST AF . | ||
| - | No Communication with the Restraints Control Module (RCM) | GO to PINPOINT TEST AG . | ||
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