On-Board Diagnostic With Diagnostic Tool

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. 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 scan tool or equivalent, refer to the scan tool tester manual INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE .
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 Codes
Quick Test 5.0 - Key On, Engine Running (KOER)
Special Test Modes
- Wiggle Test Mode
- Output Test Mode
PCM Reset Mode
Clearing DTCs P1000
OBD II Drive Cycle
Other Scan Tool Features

For additional information on other diagnostic testing features using the scan tool or generic scan tool, refer to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE . Other diagnostic methods include the following.

Parameter Identification (PID) Access Mode
Freeze Frame Data Access Mode
Oxygen Sensor Monitor Mode