1999 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Tests: Notes

NOTE: Always check module power and ground circuits prior to replacing a control module. See appropriate wiring diagram in DATA LINK CONNECTORS, GROUND DISTRIBUTION or POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS.
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Perform Test
No Module/Network Communication With NGS Tester A 
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester B 
Restraint Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester C 
Restraint Control Module (RCM) & ABS Module Do Not Respond To NGS Tester (Result Code 70=00000001) D 
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester (1)E 
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester E 
Central Timer Module (CTM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester F 
No Module/Network Communication With NGS Tester (Result Code 00000003) G 
(1) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module is built into Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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