Visual Check & Equipment Hookup: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Complete all steps in BASIC TESTING - 3.0L article before proceeding to self-diagnostic tests. Ensure vacuum hoses and wiring harnesses are properly connected. Apply parking brake, and place shift lever in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T). Block drive wheels. Turn off all electrical loads. Connect appropriate test equipment to vehicle as follows:
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To retrieve codes using the MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL)
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