Inspection & Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify customer's original problem by operating system in question. Inspect vehicle for any obvious electrical component wiring or connector damage. Inspect harness connectors for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. Check central junction box fuse No. 23 (20-amp) and related fuses for system in question. See Figure.
- Inspect 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) pins for damage. DLC is located below left side of instrument panel, to right of steering column. See Fig 1. If pins are okay, go to next step. If pins are damaged, repair as necessary.
- If problem is still present after performing inspection connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to DLC. Select vehicle to be tested from NGS tester menu. If NGS tester does not communicate with vehicle, ensure program card is properly installed. Check NGS tester cable connections and ensure ignition switch is in RUN position. If NGS tester still does not communicate with vehicle, go to TEST N: NO MODULE/NETWORK COMMUNICATION - NO POWER TO NGS TESTER under SYSTEM TESTS. If NGS tester communicates with vehicle, perform data link diagnostic procedure. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.