C1042

C1042 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C1042 Diagnosis

The output circuits that are powered by VBAT3 will all be inoperative. Other fault codes may be present, but troubleshoot for this first. The fuse in the main PDM powering this circuit may be open.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 FF.

The BHM drives the 5 cab overhead clearance and ID lamps from connector B5 pin C on circuit 46. All other marker and tail lamps are driven from BHM connector B1,K on circuit 23. This circuit connects to the CHM as an input at connector J3,P.

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How To Fix Ford C1042 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C1042?

  • C1042 Ford Aerostar
  • C1042 Ford Bronco
  • C1042 Ford C-Max
  • C1042 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C1042 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C1042 Ford Contour
  • C1042 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C1042 Ford EcoSport
  • C1042 Ford Econoline
  • C1042 Ford Edge
  • C1042 Ford Escape
  • C1042 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C1042 Ford Escort
  • C1042 Ford Everest
  • C1042 Ford Excursion
  • C1042 Ford Expedition
  • C1042 Ford Explorer
  • C1042 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C1042 Ford F-150
  • C1042 Ford F-250
  • C1042 Ford F-350
  • C1042 Ford Fiesta
  • C1042 Ford Flex
  • C1042 Ford Focus
  • C1042 Ford Focus Electric
  • C1042 Ford Freestar
  • C1042 Ford Freestyle
  • C1042 Ford Fusion
  • C1042 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C1042 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C1042 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C1042 Ford GT
  • C1042 Ford Mustang
  • C1042 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C1042 Ford Mystique
  • C1042 Ford Probe
  • C1042 Ford Ranger
  • C1042 Ford Taurus
  • C1042 Ford Taurus X
  • C1042 Ford Tempo
  • C1042 Ford Thunderbird
  • C1042 Ford Transit
  • C1042 Ford Transit Connect
  • C1042 Ford Windstar

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

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