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Retrieving Fault Codes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford ZX2 and 2002 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester 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 ECS. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES. Select RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTCs.
  2. After pressing START, all continuous DTCs will be displayed open screen. Record DTCs displayed for reference. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION  table. When DTCs are cleared, they cannot be retrieved.