C3178

C3178 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C3178 Diagnosis

The fault remains active until the ignition is turned ON when the fault is no longer present. Some BHM configurations force this circuit off until the ignition switch is cycled.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.

A comparison of pressures from all sensors is made. The smallest difference between the three is determined and a reference pressure is calculated. The Barometric pressure sensor value is compared to the reference value and if the difference is above the threshold a DTC is reported.

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How To Fix Ford C3178 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C3178?

  • C3178 Ford Aerostar
  • C3178 Ford Bronco
  • C3178 Ford C-Max
  • C3178 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C3178 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C3178 Ford Contour
  • C3178 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C3178 Ford EcoSport
  • C3178 Ford Econoline
  • C3178 Ford Edge
  • C3178 Ford Escape
  • C3178 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C3178 Ford Escort
  • C3178 Ford Everest
  • C3178 Ford Excursion
  • C3178 Ford Expedition
  • C3178 Ford Explorer
  • C3178 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C3178 Ford F-150
  • C3178 Ford F-250
  • C3178 Ford F-350
  • C3178 Ford Fiesta
  • C3178 Ford Flex
  • C3178 Ford Focus
  • C3178 Ford Focus Electric
  • C3178 Ford Freestar
  • C3178 Ford Freestyle
  • C3178 Ford Fusion
  • C3178 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C3178 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C3178 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C3178 Ford GT
  • C3178 Ford Mustang
  • C3178 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C3178 Ford Mystique
  • C3178 Ford Probe
  • C3178 Ford Ranger
  • C3178 Ford Taurus
  • C3178 Ford Taurus X
  • C3178 Ford Tempo
  • C3178 Ford Thunderbird
  • C3178 Ford Transit
  • C3178 Ford Transit Connect
  • C3178 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.