Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Ford Probe Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 10 (Module Communications Network)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description & Operation
- Communication Network Diagnostics
- Testing
- Communication Network Failure
- Test A: Data Link Diagnostics
- Test B: No Response/Acknowledgment Received From All Modules On Circuit 914 (+) Or Circuit 915 (-)
- Test C: No Response/Acknowledgment Received From All Modules On Circuit 70
- Test D: No Response From Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Control Module
- Test E: No Response From Cellular Phone Module (CPM)
- Test F: No Response From Driver's Door Module (DDM)
- Test G: No Response From Driver's Seat Module (DSM)
- Test H: No Response From Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module
- Test J: No Response From Hybrid Electronic Instrument Cluster (HEIC)
- Test K: No Response From Message Center (MC) Indicator Module
- Test L: No Response From Powertrain Control Module (Pcm)
- Test L: No Response From Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Control (SCIL) Module
- Test N: No Response From Variable Load Control Module (VLCM)
- 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.
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