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System Testing: Notes

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.

Retrieve codes. See ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under TESTING. Once codes are retrieved, or if there are no codes, go to SYSTEM TEST INDEX TABLE, then perform appropriate SYSTEM TEST. Note that not all SYSTEM TESTS have associated codes. Many SYSTEM TESTS refer to pin numbers on EIC and message center switch connectors. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Identifying EIC Connectors
G97C28607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Message Center Switch Connectors
G96J30279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
SYSTEM TEST INDEX

Symptom Perform SYSTEM TEST
Switch Module Buttons Do Not Work A 
Fuel Sender Circuit Failure B 
No Comminucation With VIC C 
No Comminucation With LCM D 
Temperature Gauge Inaccurate E 
Low Coolant Warning Never/Always On F 
Oil Pressure Warning Never/Always On G 
Speedometer Inaccurate H 
Tachometer Inaccurate J 
Trunk Ajar Warning Never/Always On K 
Charge Warning Never/Always On L 
Washer Fluid Warning Never/Always On M 
Brake Warning Never/Always On N 
High Beam Warning Never/Always On P 
Seat Belt Warning Never/Always On Q 
Low Oil Level Warning Never/Always On R 
Anti-theft Warning Never/Always On S