100% Free

No Scanner Needed

Carly logo
Prices

rolandjohnson82

FiveHundred Incorrect Vehicle Coding

I've got a 2004 Ford FiveHundred with a gasoline engine and about 40k km. I'm getting an error message on the infotainment system and speedometer. The diagnostic scanner says it's likely incorrect vehicle coding. Has anyone run into this before?

Summary of the thread

A 2004 Ford FiveHundred displayed an error message on the infotainment system and speedometer, diagnosed as likely due to incorrect vehicle coding. The diagnostic scanner indicated a general coding error without specifying the control module. The suggested solution was to take the vehicle to a workshop for proper recoding, which resolved the issue.

Did this summary help you solve your problem?

4 comment(s)

robertice79

I had a similar issue with my old Opel Astra, different fault code though. The error was stored in the error memory. Did the scan tool give you any more specifics about the code or which control module is throwing it?

rolandjohnson82 (community.author)

The scan tool pointed towards a general coding error, but nothing specific about the module. Is that what you experienced with your Astra, or was it more specific?

robertice79

Mine was a bit more specific, pointed to the ABS module. If yours is a general coding error and you're not comfortable diving into reprogramming, I'd suggest taking it to a workshop. They'll have the proper tools and software to recode everything correctly.

rolandjohnson82 (community.author)

Appreciate the advice. Took it to a workshop, and you were spot on. Incorrect vehicle coding was the issue. Cost me 360€ to get it sorted. Thanks again!

rmh_community_comment_box_header

community_crosslink_scanner_headline

community_crosslink_scanner_intro

community_crosslink_scanner_title

community_crosslink_scanner_price

community_crosslink_rmh_headline

community_crosslink_rmh_intro

community_crosslink_rmh_title

community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle

community_crosslink_rmh_brand

FORD

community_crosslink_rmh_model

FIVEHUNDRED