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Restraints Control Module (RCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE

DTC (1) LFC (2) Description Action To Take
- Continuous 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 13 Crash Data Memory Full Install a new RCM and impact sensors. REFER to INSPECTION AND REPAIR AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPLOYMENT .
B1317 Continuous Battery Voltage High CHECK battery voltage; to be below 16 volts. REFER to PINPOINT TEST C: THE CHARGING SYSTEM OVERCHARGES (BATTERY VOLTAGE IS GREATER THAN 15.5 VOLTS) .
B1318 Continuous Battery Voltage Low CHECK battery voltage; to be above 9.0 volts. REFER to PINPOINT TEST A: THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED OR BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW .
B1342 12 RCM Is Faulted Install a new RCM.
B1869 NONE Continuous lamp Secondary air bag warning sounds if another fault is present Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open or Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
B1870 NONE Secondary air bag warning sounds if another fault is present Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
B1884 18 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
B1890 18 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1891 53 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
B1892 53 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Open or Shorted to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
B1921 14 Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
B2290 16 Occupant Classification System Fault GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
B2292 33 Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Status (Driver Pretensioner Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
B2292 34 Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Status (Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
B2292 38 Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Status (Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
B2293 19 Restraint System - Air Bag Status (Driver Front Air Bag Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B2293 21 Restraint System - Air Bag Status (Passenger Front Air Bag Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B2294 24 Restraint System - Safety Canopy Module Status (Driver Side Safety Canopy Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
B2294 25 Restraint System - Safety Canopy Module Status (Passenger Side Safety Canopy Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
B2295 22 Restraint System - Side Air Bag Module Status (Driver Side Air Bag Module Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
B2295 23 Restraint System - Side Air Bag Module Status (Passenger Side Air Bag Module Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
B2296 42 Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Front Impact Severity Sensor Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
B2296 43 Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Driver Side Front Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
B2296 45 Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Driver Side Second Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
B2296 44 Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Passenger Side Front Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
B2296 46 Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Passenger Side Second Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault) GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
B2434 51 Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short To Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST O .
B2435 51 Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Resistance Out Of Range GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
B2438 52 Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST Q .
B2439 52 Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range GO to PINPOINT TEST R .
B2477 Continuous Module Configuration Error INSTALL a new RCM.
B2691 51 Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault GO to PINPOINT TEST S .
B2692 52 Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault GO to PINPOINT TEST T .
B2909 16 Belt Tension Sensor Fault GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
C1414 15 Incorrect Vehicle ID GO to PINPOINT TEST V .
C1947 49 Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST W .
C1948 49 Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Resistance Out of Range GO to PINPOINT TEST X .
C1981 49 Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Fault GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
- - No communication with the restraints control module (RCM). GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .
(1) DTC: Diagnostic trouble code, retrieved using diagnostic tool.
(2) LFC: Lamp fault code, flashed on air bag indicator.