Code Definition

C1792 — Air Suspension LR Air Spring/Shock Solenoid Output Circuit Short To Battery

System: Chassis  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Ford

About C1792

C1792 is a manufacturer-specific chassis diagnostic trouble code recorded for Ford vehicles. It belongs to the C-prefix family of codes, which covers chassis, braking, steering, suspension, or stability-control faults.

When C1792 is stored, the module has detected a short-circuit (voltage pulled to ground or to supply) in the monitored circuit.

Scanning & clearing: Chassis (C) codes are stored in the ABS, traction control, or stability-control modules. An enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is usually required to read and clear them.

C1792 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

DTC C1792 is a Ford and Lincoln air suspension code indicating the suspension control module has detected a short to battery voltage on the output circuit for the left rear air spring or shock solenoid. The module monitors voltage on this output and sets the code when it sees battery voltage present while the circuit should be at rest or switched low, which points to the output wire contacting a live feed through chafed insulation, a melted section of loom, water tracking inside a connector, or an internal solenoid fault bridging the coil to its supply. When this code is set, the module disabl...

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