Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the system in question.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
- If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- Check that the program card is properly installed.
- Check that the correct version of the program card is installed.
- Check the connections to the vehicle.
- Check the ignition switch position.
If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, go to Pinpoint Test P: No Module/Network Communication - Diagnostic Tool Will Not Power Up .
- Go to Pinpoint Test PC: Data Link Diagnostics Network Test .