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 Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Retrieving Parameter Identification (PID) Information
NOTE:
This procedure may be used to verify operation of inputs and outputs for a selected module.
- Connect New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester on Data Link Connector (DLC) and perform proper hook-up procedure. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP under COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS
.NOTE: Ignition switch must be in ON position or the test will fail.
- Turn ignition switch to ON. Rotate dial on scan tester to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu and press trigger.
- Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight the desired module you wish to access and press trigger. Rotate dial on scan tester to PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD and press trigger.
- Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight the PID acronyms you wish to view and press trigger. Repeat this procedure until all desired PIDs are selected. When all PID acronyms have been selected, press button No. 7 to view selected PID data.
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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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