P1197

P1197 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P1197 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.Determine if the extra switch is not required for the vehicle or if the switch has been installed but the necessary reference parameter has not been programmed into the BHM.

The BHM measures the current on this circuit when the starter output is commanded ON. This fault indicates the magnetic switch or the wiring between the BHM and the magnetic switch is open circuit.

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How To Fix Ford P1197 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P1197?

  • P1197 Ford Aerostar
  • P1197 Ford Bronco
  • P1197 Ford C-Max
  • P1197 Ford C-Max Energi
  • P1197 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P1197 Ford Contour
  • P1197 Ford Crown Victoria
  • P1197 Ford EcoSport
  • P1197 Ford Econoline
  • P1197 Ford Edge
  • P1197 Ford Escape
  • P1197 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P1197 Ford Escort
  • P1197 Ford Everest
  • P1197 Ford Excursion
  • P1197 Ford Expedition
  • P1197 Ford Explorer
  • P1197 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P1197 Ford F-150
  • P1197 Ford F-250
  • P1197 Ford F-350
  • P1197 Ford Fiesta
  • P1197 Ford Flex
  • P1197 Ford Focus
  • P1197 Ford Focus Electric
  • P1197 Ford Freestar
  • P1197 Ford Freestyle
  • P1197 Ford Fusion
  • P1197 Ford Fusion Energi
  • P1197 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P1197 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P1197 Ford GT
  • P1197 Ford Mustang
  • P1197 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P1197 Ford Mystique
  • P1197 Ford Probe
  • P1197 Ford Ranger
  • P1197 Ford Taurus
  • P1197 Ford Taurus X
  • P1197 Ford Tempo
  • P1197 Ford Thunderbird
  • P1197 Ford Transit
  • P1197 Ford Transit Connect
  • P1197 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.