Inspection and Verification: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A new instrument cluster and FEM must be reconfigured upon installation. Refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .

Verify the customer concern.

Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

VISUAL INSPECTION

Mechanical	Electrical
Washer fluid level Fuel tank Engine coolant level Accessory drive belt Engine oil level Brake fluid level	Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s): 4(5A) 13(5A) 17(5A) 20(10A) Batter junction box (BJB) fuse(s): 15(40A) 22 (20A) 25 (40A) Circuitry. Instrument cluster

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 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:
- SCP circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- No response/not equipped for the instrument cluster, Go To PINPOINT TEST F: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE .
- No response/not equipped for the electronic parking brake module, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM .
- No response/not equipped for the FEM, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the instrument cluster.
If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX .
If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .