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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect the following for obvious signs of electrical damage:

    SYSTEM PRECHECK 

    Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
    G01440214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Check that the program card is properly installed.
    • Check the connections to the vehicle.
    • Check the ignition switch position.

    If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, go to PINPOINT TEST H .

  4. Go to PINPOINT TEST PC .
    Fig 2: Data Link Diagnostic Network Test Procedure
    G01440215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.