LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 1996 >> Taurus SHO >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Body, Cab Control Systems >> Module Communications Network System >> Communication Network Diagnostics >> Data Link Diagnostics
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Data Link Diagnostics

  1. Hook-up New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP  . Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Highlight and select DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS, press trigger to start multiplex communication network link test.
  2. If NGS scan tester display shows CIRCUIT 914 (+) = 0000 and CIRCUIT 915 (-) = 0000, communication network is okay, proceed to ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST or desired testing mode. If NGS scan tester display shows other than CIRCUIT 914 (+) = 0000 and CIRCUIT 915 (-) = 0000, go to next step.
  3. If NGS scan tester display shows CIRCUIT 914 (+) = 0200 and CIRCUIT 915 (-) = 0200, this indicates all modules except cellular phone module are responding. If vehicle does not have a factory installed cellular phone, communication network is okay, proceed to desired self-testing mode.