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Information System And Entertainment System DTCS

AUDIO FRONT CONTROL MODULE (ACM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST - WITHOUT NAVIGATION

DTC Description Action
B1117 Audio Steering Wheel Button Stuck GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low GO to PINPOINT TEST AH .
B1342 ECU is Faulted
NOTE: DTC B1342 can set as a result of a speaker circuit fault. In this case, DTC B2965 should also set. Make sure to repair the speaker circuit fault before diagnosing DTC B1342.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is the only DTC retrieved again, INSTALL a new Audio Front Control Module (ACM). REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2103 Antenna Not Connected GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
B2404 Audio Steering Wheel Switch Circuit Fault GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B2405 Audio Disc CD Player Thermal Shutdown Fault The ACM was over-temperature. This may occur during extended use. Audio operation can resume after the ACM cools. CLEAR the DTCs. This is normal operation.
B2406 Audio Disc CD Player Internal Fault
NOTE: DTC B1342 may also be set.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B2406 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2477 Module Configuration Failure REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
B2924 Audio Button Stuck GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
B2965 Audio System Speaker Circuit Fault For vehicles with a bench seat, GO to PINPOINT TEST B . For Expedition without a bench seat, GO to PINPOINT TEST C . For Navigator, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) GO to PINPOINT TEST AR .
U0155 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IC) Control Module GO to PINPOINT TEST AS .
U0159 Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module (PAM) GO to PINPOINT TEST AB .
U0193 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS) (Navigators without navigation) GO to PINPOINT TEST AU .
U0197 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module GO to PINPOINT TEST AM .
U0238 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module "D" (DSP)
NOTE: This DTC only applies to Navigator. For Expedition, disregard the DTC.
GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
U0249 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear "B" (RCU) GO to PINPOINT TEST AN .
U2050 No Application Present REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U2051 One or More Calibration Files Missing/Corrupt REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
AUDIO FRONT CONTROL MODULE (ACM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST - WITH NAVIGATION

DTC Description Action
B119F:01 GPS Antenna: General Electrical Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
B119F:13 GPS Antenna: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST N .
B11BA:1C Steering Wheel Audio Switch Pack: Circuit Voltage Out of Range GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B11BA:63 Steering Wheel Audio Switch Pack: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B1201:1C Steering Wheel Audio Switch Pack 2: Circuit Voltage Out of Range GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B1201:63 Steering Wheel Audio Switch Pack 2: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B121C:01 Hard Drive: General Electrical Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B121C:01 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new Audio Front Control Module (ACM). REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . REPEAT the self-test.
B1A01:01 Speaker #1: General Electrical Failure For Expedition, GO to PINPOINT TEST D . For Navigator, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A02:01 Speaker #2: General Electrical Failure For Expedition, GO to PINPOINT TEST D . For Navigator, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A03:01 Speaker #3: General Electrical Failure For Expedition, GO to PINPOINT TEST D . For Navigator, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A04:01 Speaker #4: General Electrical Failure For Expedition, GO to PINPOINT TEST D . For Navigator, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A05:01 Speaker #5: General Electrical Failure For Expedition, GO to PINPOINT TEST H . For Navigator, GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A06:01 Speaker #6: General Electrical Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A56:21 Antenna: Signal Amplitude < Minimum
NOTE: If DTC B1A56:21 sets after running the bezel diagnostic tests disregard this DTC. This test is used for end of line or repair bay testing at the Ford plant. Each plant has its own assigned frequency and signal strength requirements. The running and passing of this test depends on local radio stations. If no local station is broadcasting on the required frequency the test will fail. Therefore test ran from the bezel diagnostic screen and the DTC generated from the test can be disregarded.
DISREGARD this DTC.
B1A89:01 Satellite Antenna: General Electrical Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B1A89:13 Satellite Antenna: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B1D19:49 Compact Disc Unit: Internal Electronic Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1D19:49 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . REPEAT the self-test.
B1D19:4B Compact Disc Unit: Over Temperature The ACM was over-temperature. This may occur during extended use. Audio operation can resume after the ACM cools. CLEAR the DTCs. This is normal operation.
B1D79:01 Microphone Input: General Electrical Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST AA .
C1001:01 Vision System Camera: General Electrical Failure REFER to PARKING AID .
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AR .
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AS .
U0159:00 Lost Communication With Parking Assist Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AB .
U0197:00 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AM .
U0238:00 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module "D": No Sub Type Information
NOTE: This DTC only applies to Navigator. For Expedition, disregard the DTC.
GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
U0249:00 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module-Rear "B": No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AN .
U2013:63 Switch Pack: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to PINPOINT TEST Y .
U2014:09 Control Module Hardware: Component Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST O .
U2014:41 Control Module Hardware: General Checksum Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U2014:41 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ACM. REFER to AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . REPEAT the self-test.
U2014:96 Control Module Hardware: Component Internal Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
U201A:51 Control Module Main Calibration Data: Not Programmed REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AH .
U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AI .
AUDIO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Action
B1A01:11 Speaker #1: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A01:12 Speaker #1: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A01:13 Speaker #1: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A02:11 Speaker #2: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A02:12 Speaker #2: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A02:13 Speaker #2: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A03:11 Speaker #3: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A03:12 Speaker #3: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A03:13 Speaker #3: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A04:11 Speaker #4: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A04:12 Speaker #4: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A04:13 Speaker #4: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A05:11 Speaker #5: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A05:12 Speaker #5: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A05:13 Speaker #5: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A06:11 Speaker #6: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A06:12 Speaker #6: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A06:13 Speaker #6: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A07:11 Speaker #7: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A07:12 Speaker #7: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A07:13 Speaker #7: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A08:11 Speaker #8: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A08:12 Speaker #8: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A08:13 Speaker #8: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A09:11 Speaker #9: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A09:12 Speaker #9: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A09:13 Speaker #9: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A10:11 Speaker #10: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A10:12 Speaker #10: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A10:13 Speaker #10: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A11:11 Speaker #11: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A11:12 Speaker #11: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A11:13 Speaker #11: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A12:11 Speaker #12: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A12:12 Speaker #12: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1A12:13 Speaker #12: Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AR .
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AS .
U0184:00 Lost Communication With Radio: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AT .
U0197:00 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AM .
U2014:41 Control Module Hardware: General Checksum Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U2014:41 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module. REFER to AUDIO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) MODULE . REPEAT the self-test.
U2014:42 Control Module Hardware: General Memory Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U2014:42 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new audio DSP module. REFER to AUDIO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) MODULE . REPEAT the self-test.
U2014:4B Control Module Hardware: Over Temperature The audio DSP module was over-temperature. This may occur during extended operation. Audio operation can resume after the audio DSP module cools. CLEAR the DTCs. This is normal operation.
U2014:96 Control Module Hardware: Component Internal Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U2014:96 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new audio DSP module. REFER to AUDIO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) MODULE . REPEAT the self-test.
U201A:51 Control Module Main Calibration Data: Not Programmed REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AJ .
U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AK .
AUDIO REAR CONTROL UNIT (RCU) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Action
B1318 Battery Voltage Low GO to PINPOINT TEST AL .
B1342 ECU is Faulted
NOTE: Repair all other DTCs before diagnosing DTC B1342.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new audio Rear Control Unit (RCU) module. REFER to AUDIO REAR CONTROL UNIT (RCU) MODULE . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2477 Module Configuration Failure REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
B2924 Audio Button Stuck GO to PINPOINT TEST AC .
U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) GO to PINPOINT TEST AR .
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM) GO to PINPOINT TEST AT .
U0193 Lost Communication With Digital Audio Control Module (SDARS) (Navigators without navigation) GO to PINPOINT TEST AU .
U2050 No Application Present REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST (NAVIGATORS WITHOUT NAVIGATION)

DTC Description Action
B1031 SDARS Satellite Antenna Open GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B1032 SDARS Satellite Antenna Short GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low GO to PINPOINT TEST AV .
B1342 ECU is Faulted
NOTE: Repair all other DTCs before diagnosing DTC B1342.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) module. REFER to SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS) MODULE . TEST the system for normal operation.
B2477 Module Configuration Failure REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM) GO to PINPOINT TEST AT .
U0197 Lost Communication With Telephone Control Module GO to PINPOINT TEST AM .
U0249 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear "B" (RCU) GO to PINPOINT TEST AN .
U2050 No Application Present REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Action
B1201:1C Steering Wheel Audio Switch Pack 2: Circuit Voltage Out of Range GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B1201:63 Steering Wheel Audio Switch Pack 2: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out GO to PINPOINT TEST U .
B1252:04 USB Port: System Internal Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST S .
B1252:11 USB Port: Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST S .
B1D79:01 Microphone Input: General Electrical Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST AA .
U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AO .
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AR .
U0151:00 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AD .
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC): No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AS .
U016A:00 Lost Communication With Global Positioning System Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AE .
U0184:00 Lost Communication With Radio: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AT .
U0249:00 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear "B": No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AN .
U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information RETRIEVE and FOLLOW other DTCs present in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) or Smart Junction Box (SJB).
U0423:00 Invalid Data Received From Instrument Panel Control Module: No Sub Type Information RETRIEVE and FOLLOW other DTCs present in the APIM or Instrument Cluster (IC).
U046B:00 Invalid Data Received From Global Positioning System Module: No Sub Type Information RETRIEVE and FOLLOW other DTCs present in the APIM or Global Positioning System Module (GPSM).
U0485:00 Invalid Data Received From Radio: No Sub Type Information RETRIEVE and FOLLOW other DTCs present in the APIM or Audio Front Control Module (ACM).
U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U3000:04 Control Module: System Internal Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST Q .
U3000:41 Control Module: General Checksum Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:41 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). REFER to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
U3000:42 Control Module: General Memory Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:42 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). REFER to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) . TEST the system for normal operation.
U3000:88 Control Module: Bus Off REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AQ .
U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AP .
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Action
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AR .
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST AS .
U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information RETRIEVE and FOLLOW diagnostics for other DTCs present in the Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) and Restraints Control Module (RCM).
U0423:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information RETRIEVE and FOLLOW diagnostics for other DTCs present in the GPSM and Instrument Cluster (IC).
U3000:09 Control Module: Component Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:09 is still present, INSTALL a new GPSM. REFER to GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) . REPEAT the self-test.
U3000:41 Control Module: General Checksum Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:41 is still present, INSTALL a new GPSM. REFER to GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) . REPEAT the self-test.
U3000:42 Control Module: General Memory Failure CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:42 is still present, INSTALL a new GPSM. REFER to GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MODULE (GPSM) . REPEAT the self-test.
U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AF .
U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to PINPOINT TEST AG .