Symptom Chart
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.
SYMPTOM CHART
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| No communication with the instrument cluster module/message center module | CJB Fuses 220 (10A), 204 (5A). BJB Fuse 425 (40A). Circuitry. J1850 communication network (SCP). Instrument cluster. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST A . |
| No communication with the front electronic module | CJB Fuses 220 (10A), 229 (5A), 230 (5A) BJB Fuses 422 (20A), 425 (40A), 426 (20A). Circuitry. FEM. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST B . |
| No communication with the rear electronic module | BJB Fuses 425 (40A), 419 (15A). CJB Mini Fuses 207 (5A), 204 (5A), 220 (10A), 235 (5A). Circuitry. REM. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST C . |
| No communication with the remote emergency satellite cellular unit (RESCU) | BJB Fuse 414 (5A). CJB Fuse 229 (5A). Circuitry. RESCU module. Connectors. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| The message center display is blank | Instrument cluster. |
NOTE:
The message center will be blank if the blank display was selected with the last ignition switch ON. INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| The message center is not operating correctly | Instrument cluster. Message center switch. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST E . |
| The message center switch is not operating correctly | Circuitry. Message center switch. Message center module (part of the instrument cluster). |
GO to PINPOINT TEST F . |
| The indicator does not operate correctly - low fuel level display | Circuitry. Fuel level sender(s). REM. Instrument cluster. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST G . |
| The indicator is inoperative - oil life status, AC filter life | Circuitry. ABS module. Instrument cluster. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
| Lamp out warning indicator is inoperative | Circuitry. FEM. REM. Message center module (part of instrument cluster). |
GO to PINPOINT TEST I . |
| The indicator does not operate correctly - washer fluid level display | Circuitry. Washer fluid level switch. FEM. Message center module (part of instrument cluster). |
GO to PINPOINT TEST J . |
| The indicator does not operate correctly - low brake fluid level display | Circuitry. Brake fluid level switch. FEM. Message center module (part of instrument cluster). |
GO to PINPOINT TEST K . |
| The charging system warning is incorrect | Circuitry. Generator. PCM. Instrument cluster. |
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . |
| The distance to empty (DTE) / average / instantaneous fuel economy is incorrect | Circuitry. Message center module (part of instrument cluster). PCM. ABS. |
CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer. If inoperative, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
. If the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer operates correctly but the distance to empty, instantaneous fuel economy, average fuel economy does not operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| Data status message is displayed - door ajar display | Circuitry. Door ajar switch(es). FEM. REM. Message center module (part of instrument cluster). |
GO to PINPOINT TEST L . |
| Data status message is displayed - RESCU message display | Overhead switches. RESCU module. Circuitry. Connectors. |
REFER to TELEMATICS . |
| Data status message is displayed - traction control and advance traction display | Circuitry. ABS/TC/stability assist module. Message center module (part of instrument cluster). |
REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . |
| Data status message is displayed-check fuel cap | Message center module (part of instrument cluster). PCM. |
GO to PINPOINT TEST M . |