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System Check

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

Observe THEFT indicator light on instrument cluster and turn ignition on. If THEFT indicator light stays on or is flashing, retrieve DTCs and perform appropriate DTC test. See RETRIEVING CODES  . If THEFT indicator light does not turn on, retrieve DTCs and perform appropriate DTC test. See RETRIEVING CODES  . If no DTCs are present, go to NO THEFT INDICATOR PROVEOUT  test. For more information on THEFT indicator light operation, see OPERATION  .