Pinpoint Test F: The Anti-Theft Indicator Is Always/Never On

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

F1 CHECK THE ANTI-THEFT INDICATOR FOR CORRECT OPERATION
- Key in OFF position.
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Commands
- Trigger the active command all lamps to on, then off.
- Does the anti-theft indicator illuminate, then turn off?
1. YES : Go to F2.
2. NO : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
F2 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. CLEAR the PCM DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the PCM self-test.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the PCM DTCs. CYCLE the ignition. REPEAT the PCM self-test.