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Inspection & Verification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article for Important Safety Warnings. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti-theft system is operational.
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage. Refer to the following chart.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Starter motor
    • Starter solenoid
    • Flexplate
    • Battery
    • Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse(s):
      • 105 (30A)
      • 1 (30A)
    • Central Junction Box (CJB) fuse 1 (10A)
    • Damaged wiring harness
    • Loose or corroded connections
    • Starter relay
    • Anti-theft system
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
    4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
    5. NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
    • check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
    • check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
    • verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no response from the PCM.
  7. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the instrument cluster and PCM.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX  or PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTC Description Action
P0705 Digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor circuit failure Refer to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure.
P0708 Digital TR sensor circuit open Refer to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure.
P1702 Intermittent DTC P0705 or P0708 Refer to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure.
P1704 Digital TR circuit reading in between gear position during KOEO/KOER Refer to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure.
P1705 Digital TR self test was not carried out in PARK or NEUTRAL Refer to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article for the procedure.
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTC Description Source Action
B1213 Anti-Theft Number of Programmed Keys is Below Minimum PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
B1342 ECU is Defective PCM CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
B1600 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
B1601 PATS Received Incorrect Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
B1602 PATS Received Invalid Format of Key-Code From Ignition Key Transponder PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
B1681 PATS Transceiver Module Signal Is Not Received PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
B2103 Antenna Not Connected PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
B2431 Transponder Programming Failed PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
P1260 Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized PCM If there are any other PATS DTCs, ADDRESS them first. If DTC P1260 is the only DTC present, there may be a power or ground issue with the PCM. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
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