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
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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mystique and 1997 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check Headlights
Ensure battery is fully charged. Using headlight switch, turn headlights on. If headlights come on, go to next step. If headlights do not come on, repair as necessary and retest system. - Check Horn
Press horn switch. If horn operates, go to next step. If horn does not operate, repair as necessary and retest system. - Check Circuit Continuity
Turn ignition off. Disconnect RKEM Gray connector. Disconnect horn relay wiring harness connector. Check for continuity between RKEM Gray connector terminal No. 15 (Black/White wire) and horn relay connector Black/Blue wire terminal. See Figure. If continuity is present, replace RKEM. If continuity is not present, repair open in Black/Blue wire circuit.
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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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