P3A79

P3A79 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P3A79 Diagnosis

This fault indicates that the circuit is drawing more current than it is designed to supply, and possibly there is a wiring fault shorting this circuit to ground. The fault remains active until the ignition is turned ON when the fault is no longer present.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 P3A79 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P3A79?

  • P3A79 Ford Aerostar
  • P3A79 Ford Bronco
  • P3A79 Ford C-Max
  • P3A79 Ford C-Max Energi
  • P3A79 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P3A79 Ford Contour
  • P3A79 Ford Crown Victoria
  • P3A79 Ford EcoSport
  • P3A79 Ford Econoline
  • P3A79 Ford Edge
  • P3A79 Ford Escape
  • P3A79 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P3A79 Ford Escort
  • P3A79 Ford Everest
  • P3A79 Ford Excursion
  • P3A79 Ford Expedition
  • P3A79 Ford Explorer
  • P3A79 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P3A79 Ford F-150
  • P3A79 Ford F-250
  • P3A79 Ford F-350
  • P3A79 Ford Fiesta
  • P3A79 Ford Flex
  • P3A79 Ford Focus
  • P3A79 Ford Focus Electric
  • P3A79 Ford Freestar
  • P3A79 Ford Freestyle
  • P3A79 Ford Fusion
  • P3A79 Ford Fusion Energi
  • P3A79 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P3A79 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P3A79 Ford GT
  • P3A79 Ford Mustang
  • P3A79 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P3A79 Ford Mystique
  • P3A79 Ford Probe
  • P3A79 Ford Ranger
  • P3A79 Ford Taurus
  • P3A79 Ford Taurus X
  • P3A79 Ford Tempo
  • P3A79 Ford Thunderbird
  • P3A79 Ford Transit
  • P3A79 Ford Transit Connect
  • P3A79 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.