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Retrieving Fault Codes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, and 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. To retrieve and/or clear DTCs, follow these step: Connect NGS to Data Link Connector (DLC) below lower left side of dash. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Select MODEL YEAR and VEHICLE. Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK. Select IABM-INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES. Select RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTCs.
  2. After pressing START, all continuous DTCs will be displayed open screen. Before proceeding with clearing operation, make note of DTCs displayed. See FAULT CODE IDENTIFICATION  table under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. Once cleared, DTCs cannot be retrieved.
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