B3042

B3042 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

B3042 Diagnosis

The fuse in the main PDM powering this circuit may be open. The root cause could be excessive loads on an output, or a short to ground in the VBAT2 supply to the CHM.The BHM is detecting more than one smart switch with the same ID number present on the vehicle. The outputs controlled by the switch and the indicator in the switch are commanded OFF.

The top-of-clutch switch and bottom-of-clutch switch are both measured as closed at the same time. Troubleshoot for clutch switch shorted, or for a wiring fault between the clutch switch and the BHM.

Ford B3042 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford B3042 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code B3042?

  • B3042 Ford Aerostar
  • B3042 Ford Bronco
  • B3042 Ford C-Max
  • B3042 Ford C-Max Energi
  • B3042 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • B3042 Ford Contour
  • B3042 Ford Crown Victoria
  • B3042 Ford EcoSport
  • B3042 Ford Econoline
  • B3042 Ford Edge
  • B3042 Ford Escape
  • B3042 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • B3042 Ford Escort
  • B3042 Ford Everest
  • B3042 Ford Excursion
  • B3042 Ford Expedition
  • B3042 Ford Explorer
  • B3042 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • B3042 Ford F-150
  • B3042 Ford F-250
  • B3042 Ford F-350
  • B3042 Ford Fiesta
  • B3042 Ford Flex
  • B3042 Ford Focus
  • B3042 Ford Focus Electric
  • B3042 Ford Freestar
  • B3042 Ford Freestyle
  • B3042 Ford Fusion
  • B3042 Ford Fusion Energi
  • B3042 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • B3042 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • B3042 Ford GT
  • B3042 Ford Mustang
  • B3042 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • B3042 Ford Mystique
  • B3042 Ford Probe
  • B3042 Ford Ranger
  • B3042 Ford Taurus
  • B3042 Ford Taurus X
  • B3042 Ford Tempo
  • B3042 Ford Thunderbird
  • B3042 Ford Transit
  • B3042 Ford Transit Connect
  • B3042 Ford Windstar

A code is a fault code and it indicates that something has gone wrong with your car's engine.

It can be caused by many different problems, including a faulty battery, a bad fuel pump, or even a cracked exhaust manifold.

You will need to diagnose the problem before you can fix it. The best way to do this is with an OBD scanner tool.

A scan tool will tell you what needs fixing and how much it will cost in order to fix that particular issue.