Diagnosis And Testing: Engine: Material
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dye-Lite® Gasoline Engine Oil Leak Detection Dye 164-R3700 (Rotunda) |
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| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent |
WSS-M2C930-A |
There are 2 diagnostic paths that can be followed depending on the type of engine concern. Carry out either Inspection and Verification - Engine Performance or Inspection and Verification - Engine NVH.
Inspection and Verification - Engine Performance
- Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
VISUAL INSPECTION CHARTMechanical - Engine coolant leaks
- Engine oil leaks
- Fuel leaks
- Damaged or severely worn parts
- Loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts
- If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
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NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
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NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM .
If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM :
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM .
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the PCM.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
- Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the PCM.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES and the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE MODELS .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART - ENGINE PERFORMANCE .