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Description & Operation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and 1997 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicle has 2 module communications networks. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) module are connected to the multiplex communications network through a pair of twisted wires or BUS. The BUS consists of a (+) circuit No. 914 and a (-) circuit No. 915. The air bag diagnostic monitor and all other optional modules, the Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) module, 4-wheel anti-lock brake module and Automatic Ride Control (ARC) module, are connected to the ISO 9141 diagnostic communications network through a single wire (circuit No. 70). Both networks are connected to the Data Link Connector (DLC).

For module locations, see COMPONENT LOCATIONS TABLE. In the event that a system failure exists, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored in the module. A New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester and Data Link Connector (DLC) may be used for retrieving and clearing DTCs from the module. DTC may be used for system diagnosis.

COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Behind Instrument Panel On Passenger's Side
Anti-Lock Brake Module Left Side Of Engine Compartment
Automatic Ride Control (ARC) Module Behind Left Center Of Instrument Panel
Data Link Connector (DLC) Below Driver's Side Of Instrument Panel,To Right Of Steering Column
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Module (EATC) Behind Center Of Instrument Panel
Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Behind Center Of Instrument Panel
Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Mounted Through Cowl, On Passenger's Side