On-Board Diagnostics With Diagnostic Tool

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For detailed instruction and other diagnostic methods using the diagnostic tool, refer to the diagnostic tool tester manual and the REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article. These quick tests should be used to diagnose the powertrain control module (PCM) and should be carried out in order.

Quick Test 1.0 - Visual Inspection
Quick Test 2.0 - Set Up
Quick Test 3.0 - Key On, Engine Off (KOEO)
Quick Test 4.0 - Continuous Memory
Quick Test 5.0 - Key On, Engine Running (KOER)
- Special Test Mode
- Wiggle Test
- Output Test Mode
- PCM Reset Mode
- Clearing DTCs
- OBD II Drive Cycle
Other Diagnostic Tool Features

For further information on other diagnostic testing features using the diagnostic tool, REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article. Other diagnostic methods include the following:

Parameter Identification (PID) Access Mode
Freeze Frame Data Access Mode
Oxygen Sensor Monitor Mode