Inspection And Verification
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:
Upon installation, the instrument cluster and the SJB must be reconfigured. Refer to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION
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The following items in the instrument cluster are configurable:
- base (without message center)
- optional (with message center)
- ABS tire warning
- brake system level
- safety belt minder
- overspeed warning
- enhanced warning display
- overhead display
- speedometer
- default language
- oil life
- oil life status and warning
NOTE:
For any concerns with the restraint control module (RCM), refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
to continue diagnosis of the RCM.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Accessory drive belt
- Brake fluid level
- Engine cooling system thermostat
- Engine coolant level
- Engine oil level
- Fuel tank
- Washer fluid level
- SJB fuse(s):
- 8 (10A)
- 16 (5A)
- 19 (5A)
- Circuitry
- Connectors
- 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 or ISO 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 G: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
- No response/not equipped for the SJB, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communication network.
- No response/not equipped for the RCM, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS to continue diagnosis of the RCM.
- No response/not equipped for the PCM, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the PCM.
- 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 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX , the SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX , the RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX , or the POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX to continue diagnostics. For all other DTCs, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the DTCs.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART to continue diagnostics.