Symptom Testing

1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, StandardSECTION Symptom Testing
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.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Condition Go To Test
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester A
Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester B
Generic Electronic (GEM) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester C
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Does Not Respond To NGS Tester D
4-Wheel Air Suspension (4WAS) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester E
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester F
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester G
No Module/Network Communication - BUS H
No Module/Network Communication - ISO 9141 J
No Module/Network Communication K
RENDER: 1.0x

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