Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

trouble codes, tow haul light flashing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 08:53 PM
  #1  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
trouble codes, tow haul light flashing

Hi Guys,
Just hooked up my autoenginuity program today and pulled some codes. Anybody know where to start with these numbers? any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Tim


P1876 transfer case 2 wheel drive solenoid circuit failure
b1483 brake pedal input circuit failure
P0500 vehicle speed sensor A ( are their 2 of these? i already replaced one on the rear pumpkin)
B1201 Fuel sender circuitfailure. Fuel gauge is working
P0705 Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction.

I tried clearing these once and they all came back.
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 09:25 PM
  #2  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
?????????help
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:59 PM
  #3  
HD Rider's Avatar
HD Rider
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,137
Likes: 13
From: Glendive, MT
I wish I could offer more help. If everything is working and you keep getting these codes I would check the simple things first.

Make sure battery connections are clean and tight.

Check all ground connections including engine, chassis, and body, to make sure they are clean and tight.

Paul
 
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:19 PM
  #4  
guzzle92's Avatar
guzzle92
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,797
Likes: 1
From: Northern Colorado
I agree that it sound like a faulty ground. I was getting the P0500 even after replacing the sensor on the 3rd member. It turned out to be a harness ground in front of the driver's battery. Since you are getting a couple related to the transfer case/tranny, it could be one along the harness under the truck.
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 05:17 AM
  #5  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Thanks fellas, I will check those first.
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 08:48 AM
  #6  
Robert6401's Avatar
Robert6401
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,837
Likes: 1
Club FTE Silver Member

Tow/haul light? Do you mean the O/D Off light on the shifter? If so, that's indicative of a transmission issue. I can't help with the AE stuff. Good luck.
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 11:16 AM
  #7  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Is there more than 1 speed sensor on a 2002 f350? Also, where are the shift solenoids located on the truck?

Thanks,
Tim
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 12:08 PM
  #8  
PaysonPSD's Avatar
PaysonPSD
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,549
Likes: 14
From: Payson, AZ
Originally Posted by timhugg
Is there more than 1 speed sensor on a 2002 f350? Also, where are the shift solenoids located on the truck?

Thanks,
Tim
Besides the VSS on the rear pumpkin there are two on the tranny. One is mounted toward the front and monitors the input shaft speed and the other is mounted toward the rear to monitor output shaft speed. I believe those two are interchageable.

The shift solenoids are in the tranny.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Dec 23, 2009 | 09:54 AM
  #9  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Are the solenoids in the tranny user accesible, or is this a major job to replace if they are bad?
 
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2009 | 10:00 AM
  #10  
Hiflyer746's Avatar
Hiflyer746
Posting Guru
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,679
Likes: 0
What makes you think they are bad? have you watched to see if they work? i believe the sequence is 1 in first, 2 in second. . . 1&2 in third, none in fourth. . . something like that. or its 1 in first, 1&2 in second and 2 in third. . . can't remember.
Timmy
 
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2009 | 04:12 PM
  #11  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Dont know if they are bad, just a general question.
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 06:16 PM
  #12  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
would a shorted or open harness in the steering column activate the od light? Ifso, how much of a job is it to take apart and check?
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 07:38 PM
  #13  
Vinford's Avatar
Vinford
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,455
Likes: 8
From: Williams Lake B.C.
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by timhugg
would a shorted or open harness in the steering column activate the od light? Ifso, how much of a job is it to take apart and check?
My OD light flashed 2 diffrent times..........both times it was new tranny time.
Sorry but its a possibility.
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 07:49 PM
  #14  
Kwikkordead's Avatar
Kwikkordead
Fleet Owner
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 25,090
Likes: 1,112
From: Rio Rico, AZ.
That's a lot of seemingly unrelated codes so I'm going with what Guzzle is saying and look for corroded wiring.
Do you live in an area where they salt the roads in winter?
 
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 08:35 PM
  #15  
timhugg's Avatar
timhugg
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Yes I Do.

The funny thing is, this light never flashes underway. It blinks when you start it until you put it in gear, and then it goes out. Sometimes it never even comes on. I would think with a serious tranny problem, it would flash all the time. The one code i mentioned above said something like PRNDL input.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:57 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 10:59:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE