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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996MUSTANG COBRA, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEBODY, CAB CONTROL SYSTEMSMODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYSTEMCOMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICSRETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, Standard
Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Hook-up New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP . Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Ensure COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS and ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST have been performed.
- Rotate dial on scan tester to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu, and press trigger to select. Advance to next screen and select the module you wish to access. To determine which module to access, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITIONS .
- Advance to next screen and select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES. Advance to next screen and select RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTC. Advance to next screen and press start (3 button).
- At this screen, any DTCs will be displayed. Record DTCs. To clear individual codes, rotate knob to highlight DTC then press 8 button. To clear all codes from selected module, press 7 button.
- To determine if fault(s) are continuous (hard faults) or intermittent, clear codes. Recheck for DTCs. If codes reappear shortly after clearing all codes, code is considered continuous (hard fault). If fault is intermittent, attempt to re-create condition that caused code to set (operate switches, wiggle wiring, etc.).
- Once all DTCs have been retrieved, go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITIONS . Using the description from the table, determine appropriate article to continue code-related testing. If sent to this article from another article, return to original article.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.