Retrieving Codes
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 15 other vehicles, including the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 1992 Mercury Cougar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Service codes are retrieved from EEC-IV system through self-test connector. Various methods and test equipment may be used to access these codes:
- Analog Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM).
- Scan tester.
- In-Dash Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or CHECK ENGINE light.
SELF-TEST CONNECTOR LOCATIONS
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| Continental & Mark VII | Right Front Fender Apron |
| Cougar & Thunderbird | In Front Of Right Shock Tower |
| Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis | Left Inner Fender, Above Wheelwell |
| Escort 1.9L & Tracer 1.9L | Right Rear Of Engine, Near Cowl |
| Town Car | Left Firewall, On Wiper Cover |
| Mustang | Left Shock Tower, Near Ignition Coil |
| Probe 3.0L | Left Rear Of Engine Compartment |
| Sable & Taurus | Right Rear Of Engine, Below Map Sensor |
| Tempo & Topaz | Right Rear Of Engine Compartment, Near Cowl |