Diagnostic Tests: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When performing DTC tests, technician may be instructed to clear DTCs from Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting (SCIL) module. For DTC clearing procedure, see CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS in MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.

NOTE: When performing DTC tests, technician may be instructed to check Parameter Identification (PID) on a specified component to verify operation of input and outputs for specified module being tested. For checking of PID, see RETRIEVING PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION (PID) INFORMATION under COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS in MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.

NOTE: When performing DTC tests, technician may be instructed to perform an ACTIVE COMMAND on a specified component to verify operation of systems controlled by the module being tested. For ACTIVE COMMAND operation, see DIAGNOSTIC COMMAND under COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS in MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.