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System Tests: Notes

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
NOTE: For proper diagnostics, see VIN CODE IDENTIFICATION  table under IDENTIFICATION.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Battery Is Discharged Or Voltage Is Low A 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Is Not Charging (3.0L Duratec) B 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Is Not Charging (2.0L Zetec) C 
System Overcharges, Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts (3.0L Duratec) D 
System Overcharges, Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts (2.0L Zetec) E 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Is Charging (3.0L Duratec) F 
Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running, System Is Charging (2.0L Zetec) G 
Warning Indicator Is Off With Ignition Switch On & Engine Off (3.0L Duratec) H 
Warning Indicator Is Off With Ignition Switch On & Engine Off (2.0L Zetec) I 
Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent (3.0L Duratec) J 
Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent (2.0L Zetec) K 
Generator Noisy L 
Radio Interference M