Trouble Shooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500) is required for testing the keyless entry system.

Before performing individual component or system tests, check the following for possible cause of system malfunction.

Low Battery Charge
Faulty Fuse(s)
Loose Or Corroded Connectors
Damaged Wiring
Damaged Transmitter
Faulty Transmitter Batteries
Binding Locks Or Latches

Before proceeding with testing, disconnect and reconnect negative battery cable to reset system. If problem remains, connect and operate New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500) following manufacturer's instructions. Perform data link diagnostics test. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If NGS responds with NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for driver's door module, go to NO COMMUNICATION WITH DRIVER DOOR MODULE under SYMPTOM TESTS . If NGS responds with NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for lighting control control module, go to NO COMMUNICATION WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE under SYMPTOM TESTS .

If data link diagnostics test is passed for driver door or lighting control module(s), retrieve and record continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and execute self-test diagnostics for driver door or lighting control module to retrieve current DTCs. See DIAGNOSTIC TESTS . If self-test is passed and no DTCs are retrieved, go to SYMPTOM TESTS .

DRIVER DOOR MODULE DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC ⁽¹⁾

Description

B1342

ECU Defective

B1396

Power Door Lock Short To Voltage

B1525

Keyless Entry Short To Voltage

B1553

Decklid Release Short To Voltage

⁽¹⁾	For DTCs not listed here, see the MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.