P218A

P218A Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P218A 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.

This circuit connects to the CHM as an input at connector J3,P. The CHM passes the signal through to power the tail lamps and marker lamps from connector C2 pin G and also from connector C1 pins D, E, and F.

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Which Ford cars have the code P218A?

  • P218A Ford Aerostar
  • P218A Ford Bronco
  • P218A Ford C-Max
  • P218A Ford C-Max Energi
  • P218A Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P218A Ford Contour
  • P218A Ford Crown Victoria
  • P218A Ford EcoSport
  • P218A Ford Econoline
  • P218A Ford Edge
  • P218A Ford Escape
  • P218A Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P218A Ford Escort
  • P218A Ford Everest
  • P218A Ford Excursion
  • P218A Ford Expedition
  • P218A Ford Explorer
  • P218A Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P218A Ford F-150
  • P218A Ford F-250
  • P218A Ford F-350
  • P218A Ford Fiesta
  • P218A Ford Flex
  • P218A Ford Focus
  • P218A Ford Focus Electric
  • P218A Ford Freestar
  • P218A Ford Freestyle
  • P218A Ford Fusion
  • P218A Ford Fusion Energi
  • P218A Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P218A Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P218A Ford GT
  • P218A Ford Mustang
  • P218A Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P218A Ford Mystique
  • P218A Ford Probe
  • P218A Ford Ranger
  • P218A Ford Taurus
  • P218A Ford Taurus X
  • P218A Ford Tempo
  • P218A Ford Thunderbird
  • P218A Ford Transit
  • P218A Ford Transit Connect
  • P218A 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.