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Inspection and Verification

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

    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART 

    Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
    G02202674Courtesy 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 correctly installed.
    • Check the connections to the vehicle.
    • Check the ignition switch position is in RUN.

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

  4. Go to PINPOINT TEST PC  .