B3197

B3197 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

B3197 Diagnosis

This fault indicates that the circuit is drawing more current than it is designed to supply, and possibly there is a wiring fault shorting this circuit to ground. The fault remains active until the ignition is turned ON when the fault is no longer present.The position information for the switch becomes Not Available. Remove the duplicate Smart Switch, then use ServiceLink to verify that the correct Smart Switches are configured for the vehicle.

Engine starting is disabled and other optional functions may be interrupted until the fault is corrected and the ignition switch is cycled.

Ford B3197 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford B3197 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code B3197?

  • B3197 Ford Aerostar
  • B3197 Ford Bronco
  • B3197 Ford C-Max
  • B3197 Ford C-Max Energi
  • B3197 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • B3197 Ford Contour
  • B3197 Ford Crown Victoria
  • B3197 Ford EcoSport
  • B3197 Ford Econoline
  • B3197 Ford Edge
  • B3197 Ford Escape
  • B3197 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • B3197 Ford Escort
  • B3197 Ford Everest
  • B3197 Ford Excursion
  • B3197 Ford Expedition
  • B3197 Ford Explorer
  • B3197 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • B3197 Ford F-150
  • B3197 Ford F-250
  • B3197 Ford F-350
  • B3197 Ford Fiesta
  • B3197 Ford Flex
  • B3197 Ford Focus
  • B3197 Ford Focus Electric
  • B3197 Ford Freestar
  • B3197 Ford Freestyle
  • B3197 Ford Fusion
  • B3197 Ford Fusion Energi
  • B3197 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • B3197 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • B3197 Ford GT
  • B3197 Ford Mustang
  • B3197 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • B3197 Ford Mystique
  • B3197 Ford Probe
  • B3197 Ford Ranger
  • B3197 Ford Taurus
  • B3197 Ford Taurus X
  • B3197 Ford Tempo
  • B3197 Ford Thunderbird
  • B3197 Ford Transit
  • B3197 Ford Transit Connect
  • B3197 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.