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
Test A: Data Link Diagnostic Test
- Test Data Link
Perform data link diagnostic network testing procedure. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS under COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS. If results displayed are CKT914=SYSTEM PASSED, CKT915=SYSTEM PASSED for J1850 network or CKT70=PASSED for ISO 9141 communication link, system is okay at this time. If results does not indicate CKT914=SYSTEM PASSED, CKT915=SYSTEM PASSED for J1850 network or CKT70=PASSED for ISO 9141 communication link, go to next step. - Test Results Circuit No. 70
If DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test results indicate CKT70=00000000F (or CKT70=00000001F for SHO), go to TEST C. If any other results is displayed, go to next step. - Test Results Circuits No. 914 & 915
If DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test results indicate CKT914=000000007 and CKT915=000000007, go to TEST B. If any other results is displayed, go to next step. - Test Results No Response
If DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS test results indicates NO RESPONSE from one or more modules, a fault exists. See FAILED MODULE TEST REFERENCE table to find correct test to perform. If NO RESPONSE is not indicated, system is okay. See DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE SEQUENCE for the next step to follow.
FAILED MODULE TEST REFERENCE
| Module | Go To | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS Control Module (1) | Test D | ||
| GEM | Test E | ||
| Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor | Test F | ||
| PATS Module (1) | Test G | ||
| PCM | Test H | ||
| RAP Module (1) | Test J | ||
| RCC (1) | Test K | ||
| SARC Module (1) | Test L | ||
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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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