Engine-Codes - Ford - B13DC FORD

B13DC FORD - Compact Disc Slot Illumination Circuit

Repair Importance Level: 3/3

Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3 What is this?

B13DC FORD Possible Causes

Faulty Compact Disc Slot Illumination
Compact Disc Slot Illumination harness is open or shorted
Compact Disc Slot Illumination circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

How do I fix code B13DC FORD

Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

Tech Notes

What does this mean?

B13DC-11 Compact Disc Slot Illumination Circuit Short To Ground
B13DC-12 Compact Disc Slot Illumination Circuit Short To Battery
B13DC-13 Compact Disc Slot Illumination Circuit Open

Cost of diagnosing the B13DC FORD code

Labor: 1.0

The cost of diagnosing the B13DC FORD code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

B13DC FORD Meaning

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) monitors the Compact Disc Slot Illumination. The IPC sets the OBDII code when the Compact Disc Slot Illumination is not to factory specifications.

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