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Retrieving Fault Codes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Mustang. 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), located under instrument panel. 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 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION  table under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. Once cleared, DTCs cannot be retrieved.
  3. To clear all DTCs, press C ALL. Clearing of individual DTCs (C ONE) is not supported by air bag diagnostic monitor. The NGS will retrieve DTCs again after clearing DTCs, and if any remain they will be displayed. Hard DTCs will be redisplayed after clearing DTCs since they cannot be cleared from air bag diagnostic monitor.
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