C1046

C1046 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C1046 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.

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How To Fix Ford C1046 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C1046?

  • C1046 Ford Aerostar
  • C1046 Ford Bronco
  • C1046 Ford C-Max
  • C1046 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C1046 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C1046 Ford Contour
  • C1046 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C1046 Ford EcoSport
  • C1046 Ford Econoline
  • C1046 Ford Edge
  • C1046 Ford Escape
  • C1046 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C1046 Ford Escort
  • C1046 Ford Everest
  • C1046 Ford Excursion
  • C1046 Ford Expedition
  • C1046 Ford Explorer
  • C1046 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C1046 Ford F-150
  • C1046 Ford F-250
  • C1046 Ford F-350
  • C1046 Ford Fiesta
  • C1046 Ford Flex
  • C1046 Ford Focus
  • C1046 Ford Focus Electric
  • C1046 Ford Freestar
  • C1046 Ford Freestyle
  • C1046 Ford Fusion
  • C1046 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C1046 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C1046 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C1046 Ford GT
  • C1046 Ford Mustang
  • C1046 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C1046 Ford Mystique
  • C1046 Ford Probe
  • C1046 Ford Ranger
  • C1046 Ford Taurus
  • C1046 Ford Taurus X
  • C1046 Ford Tempo
  • C1046 Ford Thunderbird
  • C1046 Ford Transit
  • C1046 Ford Transit Connect
  • C1046 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.