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Chart 12

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NOTE:
  • If the symptom is both a MIL on and exhaust emission test failure, GO directly to CHART 11 .
  • If the engine is a no start, GO directly to CHART 3 .
  • If the engine runs rough at idle, GO directly to CHART 1 .
SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE ( PINPOINT TEST - GASOLINE MODELS unless noted)
Verify the fuel filler cap is properly tightened. Visual
Trucks with power take off (PTO) and MIL concern: 
PTO input to the PCM
E-Series and F-Series: 
GO to PINPOINT TEST FB .
PTO Indicator never on, always on: 
PTO circuits
E-Series and F-Series: 
GO to B: Power Take Off (PTO) STEP FB6
PTO not working correctly: 
PTO operation
E-Series and F-Series: 
GO to PINPOINT TEST FB .
MIL always on when the engine is running (no DTCs): 
MIL circuits
Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Explorer Sport Trac, and Ranger: 
GO to PINPOINT TEST NB .
All others: 
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
TCIL always on when the engine is running (no DTCs): 
TCIL circuits
Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Excursion, Explorer Sport Trac, E-Series, and Ranger: 
GO to B: Transmission Control Switch (TCS)/ Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL) STEP TB7.
All others: 
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
MIL never on:  (including the bulb check when the engine is first started):
MIL circuits
Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Explorer Sport Trac, and Ranger: 
GO to B: Malfunction Indicator Lamp STEP NB3.
All others: 
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
TCIL never on: 
TCIL circuits
Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Excursion, Explorer Sport Trac, and Ranger: 
GO to B: Transmission Control Switch (TCS)/ Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL) STEP TB9.
All others: 
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Temperature warning indicator lamp or gauge concerns (applications with CHT sensor only): 
Engine cooling system or lamp circuits
If engine is overheating: 
REFER to ENGINE COOLING . Be aware that since a PCM DTC was not received, the PCM has not attempted to turn the lamp on.
If engine operates at normal temperature: 
GO to L: Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor STEP DL28.
Check fuel cap indicator lamp always on or off: 
Check the fuel indicator lamp circuits
Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis, Explorer Sport Trac, and Ranger: 
Indicator Lamp Always On, GO to X: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor and System STEP HX44.
Indicator Lamp Always Off, GO to X: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor and System STEP HX45.
All others: 
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
ETC indicator lamp never/always on: 
ETC indicator lamp circuits
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Additional Testing GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .