Generic OBD-II Parameter Identification (PID)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Ford Thunderbird, and 1995 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Ensure test equipment is properly attached. Program scan tester using the following steps:

Select vehicle and engine selection menu (optional). See Figure .
Select year, engine, model and any additional information requested by scan tester (optional).
Select GENERIC OBD-II OPTIONS. Press CONT button if monitors are not complete.
Select PID/DATA MONITOR.
Turn ignition on or start engine and allow to idle.
Follow operating instructions from scan tester menu.
Select PIDs and press START.