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Inspection and Verification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system in question.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
    Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
    G02165967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from diagnostic tool menu. If diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • Check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • Check that the correct version of the program card is 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 O .

  4. Go to PINPOINT TEST PC .