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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997RANGER BASE, 2D PICKUP, 2.3 A, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEBODY, CAB CONTROL SYSTEMSMODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKCOMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICSEQUIPMENT HOOK-UP
1997 Ford Ranger Base, 2D Pickup, 2.3 A, Automatic
Equipment Hook-Up
1997 Ford Ranger Base, 2D Pickup, 2.3 A, AutomaticSECTION Equipment Hook-Up
NOTE:
Manufacturer recommends using New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester for diagnosis of module communications network.
- Ensure ignition is off. Select proper program card for scan tester for vehicle application. With scan tester facing away from you, insert program card into scan tester. Ensure program card is properly inserted into scan tester or scan tester will not operate.
- Connect scan tester to the 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). See Fig 1 . The DLC is located below driver's side of instrument panel, to right of steering column.
- Connect scan tester power cable to battery source or cigarette lighter socket. Turn ignition on. Scan tester automatically performs a initialization test. Initialization test checks the scan tester memory and verifies that vehicle interface module matches program card for scan tester. If an error message is now displayed on scan tester, refer to scan tester operator's manual for system messages.
- The menu item VEHICLE AND ENGINE SELECTION should be highlighted on scan tester. Press trigger to select VEHICLE AND ENGINE SELECTION.
- Rotate dial on scan tester to menu item SELECT NEW VEHICLE MODEL AND YEAR, and press trigger to select. Select model year, vehicle and engine size by rotating dial to highlight the selection, and press trigger to select. If selected vehicle is not displayed, repeat this step.
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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.