Diagnostic Tests: Notes

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NOTE: Diagnostic tests are diagnostic formats used to test and service EEC-V system. For DTCs related to engine performance concerns, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (QUICK TEST) allows technician to identify problems and retrieve DTCs. Diagnostic tests check transmission circuits, sensors, solenoids and actuators.

Procedures in system tests are written for the use of the following Ford Motor Co. test equipment:

New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500)
104-Pin Breakout Box (014-00950)
Transmission Tester (007-00130)

Terminal references are based on this equipment and appropriate overlays. All references to "test pins", "test terminals" or "jacks" refer to test equipment. When aftermarket test equipment is used, always follow test equipment manufacturer's procedures.