C0496

C0496 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C0496 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 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 C0496 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford C0496 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C0496?

  • C0496 Ford Aerostar
  • C0496 Ford Bronco
  • C0496 Ford C-Max
  • C0496 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C0496 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C0496 Ford Contour
  • C0496 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C0496 Ford EcoSport
  • C0496 Ford Econoline
  • C0496 Ford Edge
  • C0496 Ford Escape
  • C0496 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C0496 Ford Escort
  • C0496 Ford Everest
  • C0496 Ford Excursion
  • C0496 Ford Expedition
  • C0496 Ford Explorer
  • C0496 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C0496 Ford F-150
  • C0496 Ford F-250
  • C0496 Ford F-350
  • C0496 Ford Fiesta
  • C0496 Ford Flex
  • C0496 Ford Focus
  • C0496 Ford Focus Electric
  • C0496 Ford Freestar
  • C0496 Ford Freestyle
  • C0496 Ford Fusion
  • C0496 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C0496 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C0496 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C0496 Ford GT
  • C0496 Ford Mustang
  • C0496 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C0496 Ford Mystique
  • C0496 Ford Probe
  • C0496 Ford Ranger
  • C0496 Ford Taurus
  • C0496 Ford Taurus X
  • C0496 Ford Tempo
  • C0496 Ford Thunderbird
  • C0496 Ford Transit
  • C0496 Ford Transit Connect
  • C0496 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.