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Diagnostic Command

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: This procedure may be used to verify operation of the system controlled by the module being tested.
  1. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester on Data Link Connector (DLC) and perform proper hook-up procedure. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP under COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS  .
    NOTE: Ensure ignition switch is in ON position when performing this procedure or procedure will fail.
  2. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Rotate dial on scan tester to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu and press trigger.
  3. Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight the desired module you wish to access and press trigger. Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight ACTIVE/COMMAND modes and press trigger.
  4. Rotate dial on scan tester to selected command and press trigger.