Inspection and Verification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The instrument cluster, REM and FEM must be reconfigured upon replacement. See MODULE CONFIGURATION .

NOTE: For any concerns with the restraint control module (RCM), see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Verify the customer concern by operating the instrument cluster to duplicate the condition by observing the indicators, warning displays, and gauges to determine if they are operating correctly with the ignition switch:
- In RUN with the engine off
- In START before the ignition switch is released
- In RUN with the engine running
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel 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 manual.
Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
- CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, see MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for instrument cluster, go to Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Instrument Cluster .
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for FEM, go to Pinpoint Test B: No Communication With The Front Electronic Module .
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for REM, go to Pinpoint Test C: No Communication With The Rear Electronic Module .
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for RCM, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
- SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out 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 to continue diagnostics.
If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to the SYMPTOM CHART to continue diagnostics.