C1290

C1290 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C1290 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 disconnected pipe malfunction is detected when the ventilator tube from the valve cover to the separator device is disconnected resulting in a pressure below the lower limit.Both of these malfunctions will result in a DTC being set.

Ford C1290 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford C1290 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C1290?

  • C1290 Ford Aerostar
  • C1290 Ford Bronco
  • C1290 Ford C-Max
  • C1290 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C1290 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C1290 Ford Contour
  • C1290 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C1290 Ford EcoSport
  • C1290 Ford Econoline
  • C1290 Ford Edge
  • C1290 Ford Escape
  • C1290 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C1290 Ford Escort
  • C1290 Ford Everest
  • C1290 Ford Excursion
  • C1290 Ford Expedition
  • C1290 Ford Explorer
  • C1290 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C1290 Ford F-150
  • C1290 Ford F-250
  • C1290 Ford F-350
  • C1290 Ford Fiesta
  • C1290 Ford Flex
  • C1290 Ford Focus
  • C1290 Ford Focus Electric
  • C1290 Ford Freestar
  • C1290 Ford Freestyle
  • C1290 Ford Fusion
  • C1290 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C1290 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C1290 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C1290 Ford GT
  • C1290 Ford Mustang
  • C1290 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C1290 Ford Mystique
  • C1290 Ford Probe
  • C1290 Ford Ranger
  • C1290 Ford Taurus
  • C1290 Ford Taurus X
  • C1290 Ford Tempo
  • C1290 Ford Thunderbird
  • C1290 Ford Transit
  • C1290 Ford Transit Connect
  • C1290 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.