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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CONTOUR LX, 2.5 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 48 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYSTEM)
1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, Standard
Section 48 (Module Communications Network System)
1997 Ford Contour LX, 2.5 L, StandardSECTION Section 48 (Module Communications Network System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description & Operation
- Communication Network Diagnostics
- Notes
- Diagnostic Procedure Sequence
- Equipment Hook-Up
- Data Link Diagnostics
- Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- On-Demand Self-Test
- Retrieving Parameter Identification (PID) Information
- Diagnostic Command
- Module Version Identification
- Communication System Diagnostics
- Wiggle Test
- Testing
- Communication Network Failure
- Test A: Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Fault On Circuits No. 914 & 915
- Test B: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Fault On Circuits No. 914 & 915
- Test C: DTC On Circuits No. 914 & 915 (With EATC)
- Test D: Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Module Open In Circuits No. 914 & 915
- Test E: DTC On Circuits No. 914 & 915 (Without EATC)
- Test F: Lighting Control Module (LCM) Does Not Respond
- Test G: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Module Does Not Respond
- Test H: Driver Door Module Does Not Respond
- Test J: Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Does Not Respond
- Test K: No Module Response
- Test L: Lighting Control Module (LCM), Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor & Driver's Door Module Do Not Respond (Without Abs & Driver's Seat Module)
- Test M: Lighting Control Module (LCM), Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor & Driver's Door Module Do Not Respond (Without Driver's Door Module & Driver's Seat Module)
- Test N: Lighting Control Module & Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Do Not Respond (Without Abs, Driver's Door Module & Driver's Seat Module)
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definitions
- Wiring Diagrams
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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.