Pinpoint Test C: DTC B2141 - NVM Configuration Failure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When using the IDS, the IC and the TCM parameters are reset at the same time.
- C1 RESET THE IC AND THE TCM PARAMETERS
- Carry out the parameter reset procedure for both modules. Refer to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset .
- Cycle the ignition several times, holding the key in both positions for a minimum of 3 seconds.
- After cycling the ignition several times, does the vehicle start?
- YES : The system is OK. CHECK for any other DTCs. If any other PATS-related DTCs are present, REFER to DTC Charts .
- NO : Go to C2.
- C2 RETRIEVE THE IC DTCs
- Turn the key to the OFF position for a minimum of 3 seconds.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Clear the DTCs
- Turn the key to the OFF position for a minimum of 3 seconds.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Retrieve the DTCs
- Is DTC B2141 retrieved?
- YES : VERIFY the TCM calibration. If the calibration is OK, INSTALL a new IC. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article. CARRY OUT the parameter reset procedure on both modules. REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset . PROGRAM the PATS keys into the IC. REFER to Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment . CLEAR the DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : If there are other PATS DTCs, REFER to DTC Charts . If there are no PATS DTCs, the PATS system is OK.