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Test L: Easy Entry/Exit Does Not Work Properly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Test Seat Operation  - Operate driver seat in all directions. If driver seat operates smoothly and completely in all directions, go to next step. If seat does not operate smoothly and completely in all directions, repair driver seat. See SYMPTOM CHART  table.
  2. Test Steering Column Operation  - Operate steering column through all positions. If steering column operates smoothly and completely, go to next step. If steering column does not operates smoothly and completely, repair steering column. See SYMPTOM TESTING in STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
  3. Test For System Enabled  - Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Select easy exit/easy entry function on message center display. If easy exit/easy entry function is enabled, go to next step. If easy exit/easy entry function is not enabled, enable easy exit/easy entry function. Instruct customer on proper operation.
  4. Test Easy Exit Operation  - Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Ensure that driver seat is at least 2 inches from rear stop. Turn ignition off and remove key. If driver seat does not move rearward approximately 2 inches, go to next step. If driver seat moves rearward approximately 2 inches, go to step 7).
  5. Test PID IGN_SCI  - Connect NGS tester to data link connector. Access steering column/ignition/lighting control module PID IGN_SCI and IGN_KEY. Turn ignition off one position at a time, while observing NGS display PID IGN_SCI. Remove key while observing PID IGN_KEY. If NGS display reads OFF, ACCSSY, RUN, START and OUT when key is in that position, go to next step. If NGS display does not read OFF, ACCSSY, RUN, START and OUT when key is in that position, repair ignition switch. See TESTING in ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE (PATS) article.
  6. Test DTCs  - Execute driver seat module self-test. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If DTC U1135 is not retrieved, replace driver seat module. If 6DTC U1135 is retrieved, go to TESTING in ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE (PATS) article. Driver seat module DTC U1135 is caused by a problem in the SCIL module.
  7. Test Easy Entry  - Turn ignition off and remove key. Exit vehicle and close driver door. Wait at less 10 seconds, enter driver side and close door. If seat does not move forward approximately 2 inches, go to next step. If seat moves forward approximately 2 inches, system is operating properly.
  8. Test Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Control Module DTCs  - Execute steering column/ignition/lighting control module self-test. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If DTCs B1566 or U1199 are not retrieved, go to next step. If DTCs B1566 or U1199 are retrieved, test steering column/ignition/lighting control module. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
  9. Test Driver Seat Module DTCs  - Execute driver seat module self-test. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If DTC U1199 is not retrieved, replace driver seat module. If DTC U1199 is retrieved, test steering column/ignition/lighting control module. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
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