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Vehicle Preparation & Equipment Hook-Up

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply parking brake, and place gearshift lever in "P" position. Block drive wheels. Turn off all electrical accessories. Connect appropriate test equipment to vehicle as follows:

  1. Generic Scan Tool

    Ensure scan tool meets or exceeds OBD-II standard. Follow manufacturer's instructions to hook up equipment and record DTCs.

  2. New Generation STAR Tester

    Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect adapter cable lead to NGS tester. Connect service connectors of adapter cable to DLC located below instrument panel, to right of steering column. Go to KEY ON ENGINE OFF (KOEO) SELF-TEST  . Follow manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Digital Volt-Ohm Multimeter (DVOM)

    Use appropriate DVOM to perform voltage and/or resistance measurements across appropriate circuits.

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