P861A

P861A Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P861A 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.The BHM is detecting more than one smart switch with the same ID number present on the vehicle. The outputs controlled by the switch and the indicator in the switch are commanded FF.

The BHM drives the 5 cab overhead clearance and ID lamps from connector B5 pin C on circuit 46. All other marker and tail lamps are driven from BHM connector B1,K on circuit 23. This circuit connects to the CHM as an input at connector J3,P.

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How To Fix Ford P861A Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P861A?

  • P861A Ford Aerostar
  • P861A Ford Bronco
  • P861A Ford C-Max
  • P861A Ford C-Max Energi
  • P861A Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P861A Ford Contour
  • P861A Ford Crown Victoria
  • P861A Ford EcoSport
  • P861A Ford Econoline
  • P861A Ford Edge
  • P861A Ford Escape
  • P861A Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P861A Ford Escort
  • P861A Ford Everest
  • P861A Ford Excursion
  • P861A Ford Expedition
  • P861A Ford Explorer
  • P861A Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P861A Ford F-150
  • P861A Ford F-250
  • P861A Ford F-350
  • P861A Ford Fiesta
  • P861A Ford Flex
  • P861A Ford Focus
  • P861A Ford Focus Electric
  • P861A Ford Freestar
  • P861A Ford Freestyle
  • P861A Ford Fusion
  • P861A Ford Fusion Energi
  • P861A Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P861A Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P861A Ford GT
  • P861A Ford Mustang
  • P861A Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P861A Ford Mystique
  • P861A Ford Probe
  • P861A Ford Ranger
  • P861A Ford Taurus
  • P861A Ford Taurus X
  • P861A Ford Tempo
  • P861A Ford Thunderbird
  • P861A Ford Transit
  • P861A Ford Transit Connect
  • P861A 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.