P197B

P197B Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P197B 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 P197B Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P197B?

  • P197B Ford Aerostar
  • P197B Ford Bronco
  • P197B Ford C-Max
  • P197B Ford C-Max Energi
  • P197B Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P197B Ford Contour
  • P197B Ford Crown Victoria
  • P197B Ford EcoSport
  • P197B Ford Econoline
  • P197B Ford Edge
  • P197B Ford Escape
  • P197B Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P197B Ford Escort
  • P197B Ford Everest
  • P197B Ford Excursion
  • P197B Ford Expedition
  • P197B Ford Explorer
  • P197B Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P197B Ford F-150
  • P197B Ford F-250
  • P197B Ford F-350
  • P197B Ford Fiesta
  • P197B Ford Flex
  • P197B Ford Focus
  • P197B Ford Focus Electric
  • P197B Ford Freestar
  • P197B Ford Freestyle
  • P197B Ford Fusion
  • P197B Ford Fusion Energi
  • P197B Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P197B Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P197B Ford GT
  • P197B Ford Mustang
  • P197B Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P197B Ford Mystique
  • P197B Ford Probe
  • P197B Ford Ranger
  • P197B Ford Taurus
  • P197B Ford Taurus X
  • P197B Ford Tempo
  • P197B Ford Thunderbird
  • P197B Ford Transit
  • P197B Ford Transit Connect
  • P197B 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.