Diagnosis By Symptom: Notes

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

The Diagnostic Routines give the technician diagnostic information, direction and suggest possible components, using a symptom as a starting point.

The Diagnostic Routines are divided into 2 categories: Electrical Routines, indicated by 200 series numbers, and Hydraulic/Mechanical Routines, indicated by 300 series numbers. The Electrical Routines list the possible electrical components that could cause or contribute to the symptom described. The Hydraulic/Mechanical Routines list the possible hydraulic or mechanical components that could cause or contribute to the symptom described.