Before Pinpoint Tests
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.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
for Important Safety Warnings.
NOTE:
Prior to entering pinpoint tests, check the PCM wiring harness for tight connections, bent or broken pins, corrosion, loose wires, correct routing, correct seals and their condition. Check the PCM, sensors and actuators for damage. Refer to the
INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE
article.
NOTE:
If a concern still exists after electrical diagnosis has been carried out, refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
If DTCs appear while carrying out the on-board diagnostics, refer to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS for the appropriate repair procedure. Prior to entering pinpoint tests, refer to any TSBs for transmission concerns.