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

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

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

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 Circuit Open or Shorted to Ground

GO to PINPOINT TEST G .

B1921

Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open

GO to PINPOINT TEST H .

B2290

Occupant Classification System Fault

GO to PINPOINT TEST I .

B2292

Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Status (Driver Pretensioner Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST J .

B2292

Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Status (Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST J .

B2292

Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Status (Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST J .

B2293

Restraint System - Air Bag Status (Driver Front Air Bag Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST K .

B2293

Restraint System - Air Bag Status (Passenger Front Air Bag Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST K .

B2294

Restraint System - Safety Canopy Module Status (Driver Side Safety Canopy Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST L .

B2294

Restraint System - Safety Canopy Module Status (Passenger Side Safety Canopy Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST L .

B2295

Restraint System - Side Air Bag Module Status (Driver Side Air Bag Module Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST M .

B2295

Restraint System - Side Air Bag Module Status (Passenger Side Air Bag Module Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST M .

B2296

Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Front Impact Severity Sensor Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST M .

B2296

Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Driver Side Front Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST N .

B2296

Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Driver Side Second Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST N .

B2296

Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Passenger Side Front Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST N .

B2296

Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status (Passenger Side Second Row Impact Sensor Circuit Fault)

GO to PINPOINT TEST N .

B2434

Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short To Ground

GO to PINPOINT TEST O .

B2435

Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Resistance Out Of Range

GO to PINPOINT TEST P .

B2438

Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground

GO to PINPOINT TEST Q .

B2439

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

Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault

GO to PINPOINT TEST S .

B2692

Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault

GO to PINPOINT TEST T .

B2909

Belt Tension Sensor Fault

GO to PINPOINT TEST U .

C1414

Incorrect Vehicle ID

GO to PINPOINT TEST V .

C1947

Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground

GO to PINPOINT TEST W .

C1948

Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit Resistance Out of Range

GO to PINPOINT TEST X .

C1981

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.