On-Board Diagnostics with Diagnostic Tool

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For detailed instruction and other diagnostic methods using the diagnostic tool, refer to the diagnostic tool tester and the INTRODUCTION -- GASOLINE MODELS .

These quick tests should be used to diagnose the powertrain control module (PCM) and should be carried out in order.

Quick Test 1.0 - Visual Inspection
Quick Test 2.0 - Set Up
Quick Test 3.0 - Key On, Engine Off
Quick Test 4.0 - Continuous Memory
Quick Test 5.0 - Key On, Engine Running
Special Test Mode
- Wiggle Test Mode
- Output Test Mode
PCM Reset Mode
Clearing DTCs
OBD II Drive Cycle

For further information on other diagnostic testing features using the WDS or generic diagnostic tool, See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .