Retrieving Trouble Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and 1997 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Use New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500) connected to Data Link Connector (DLC), located below instrument panel at right of steering column, to retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and execute self-test diagnostics for Generic Electronic Module (GEM). See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
If self-test passed and no trouble codes are retrieved, go to appropriate test to continue diagnostics. If DTCs are retrieved, go to appropriate test.