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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONREAR ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION SYSTEMTESTING & DIAGNOSISAUTO TESTAUTO TEST PROCEDURE
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 4.6 W
Auto Test Procedure
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 4.6 WSECTION Auto Test Procedure
- Remove all extra loads from vehicle. Turn ignition switch off. Turn air suspension switch, located on right side of luggage compartment, OFF then ON. Remove right luggage compartment trim panel. Connect Super Star II tester to air suspension test connector. See Figure. Set Super Star II tester to EEC/MCU mode. Also set Super Star II tester to FAST mode. Release tester button to HOLD (up) position and turn on tester.
- If battery is weak, connect battery charger to maintain battery level. Turn ignition on. Wait 2 seconds, then depress Super Star II tester button so it remains in TEST (down) position. Within 20 seconds, code 10 should be displayed. If Code 10 is displayed, go to next step. If Code 80 is displayed, go to TEST A . If no codes are displayed, go to TEST S .
- Code 10 will be displayed for up to 2 minutes. DO NOT put any weight on vehicle while code 10 is displayed. When Auto Test is complete, Code 12 (test passed) or Code 13 (test failed) will be displayed. After Code 12 or 13 is displayed, open all doors and turn steering wheel 1/4 turn in both directions. On Town Car, cycle steering select switch.
- On all models, release scan tester button to HOLD (up) position. Wait 2 seconds then push scan tester button to TEST position. Codes will be displayed within 20 seconds. If Code 11 is displayed, vehicle passes. Exit diagnostics by disconnecting scan tester and turning ignition switch off. If any other code is displayed, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DIRECTORY table for correct test procedure to perform. DO NOT disconnect scan tester or turn ignition or air suspension switch off.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DIRECTORY
| Code | Diagnostic Test | Description | Priority | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | - | Diagnostics Entered, Auto Test In Progress | - | ||||||
| 11 | - | (1) PASS Code | - | ||||||
| 12 | - | Auto Test Passed, Perform Manual Input | - | ||||||
| 13 | - | Auto Test Failed, Perform Manual Input | - | ||||||
| 15 | - | No Drive Cycle Errors Detected | - | ||||||
| 16 | (2) | EVO Error Code | - | ||||||
| 17 | (2) | EVO Error Code | - | ||||||
| 18 | (2) | EVO Error Code | - | ||||||
| 23 | - | Functional Test, Vent Rear | - | ||||||
| 26 | - | Functional Test, Compress Rear | - | ||||||
| 28 | H (3) | Steering Select Switch Not Detected | 4th | ||||||
| 31 | - | Function Test, Cycle Air Compressor | - | ||||||
| 32 | - | Function Test, Cycle Vent Solenoid | - | ||||||
| 33 | - | Function Test, Cycle Spring Solenoid | - | ||||||
| 35 | - | Drive Cycle Codes Erased Okay | - | ||||||
| 39 | C | Compressor Relay Circuit Shorted | 2nd | ||||||
| 40 | C | Compressor Relay Circuit Shorted | 2nd | ||||||
| 42 | D | Air Spring Solenoid Shorted Or Blown Fuse | 2nd | ||||||
| 43 | E | Air Spring Solenoid Shorted | 2nd | ||||||
| 44 | F | Vent Solenoid Shorted | 2nd | ||||||
| 45 | G | Vent Solenoid Circuit Shorted | 2nd | ||||||
| 46 | M | Height Sensor Shorted | 2nd | ||||||
| 51 | J | No Rear Lowering Detected | 3rd | ||||||
| 54 | K | No Rear Raising Detected | 3rd | ||||||
| 55 | P | Speed Greater Than 15 MPH Not Detected | 4th | ||||||
| 60 | Q | Service Switch Shorted To Voltage | 2nd | ||||||
| 61 | R | Service Switch Open Or Shorted To Ground | 2nd | ||||||
| 68 | L | Height Sensor Output Short | 2nd | ||||||
| 70 | - | Replace Control Module | - | ||||||
| 71 | N | Height Sensor Open | 3rd | ||||||
| 72 | B | Door Position Signal Not Detected | 4th | ||||||
| 74 | (2) | EVO Error Code | - | ||||||
| 80 | A | Battery Voltage Too Low To Run Diagnostics | 1st | ||||||
| - | S | Unable To Enter Auto Test | - | ||||||
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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.