Inspection and Verification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify the customer concern.

Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Table

VISUAL INSPECTION TABLE

Mechanical	Electrical
Large metallic objects or electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items Ignition lock cylinder PATS key Use of a non-PATS key More than one PATS key on the key chain	Circuitry Connector(s) Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 18 (10A) PATS transceiver module Powertrain control module (PCM) Ignition switch

If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
If the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) 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.
If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
- CAN circuits fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to PINPOINT TEST M: NO HIGH SPEED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) COMMUNICATION and PINPOINT TEST N: NO MEDIUM SPEED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) COMMUNICATION .
- No response/not equipped for the PCM, refer to PINPOINT TEST F: THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .
- System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs, and carry out self-test diagnostics for the PCM.
If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) INDEX .
If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, refer to SYMPTOM TABLE .