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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 799 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK)
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Section 799 (Module Communications Network)
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Section 799 (Module Communications Network)
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- Description And Operation
- Communications Network
- Anti-Lock Brake System/Traction Control (ABS/TC) Module Or Stability Assist Module (if equipped)
- Audio Control Module (ACM)
- Driver Door Module (DDM)
- Driver Climate Control Seat Module
- DSM
- DATC Module
- Electric Parking Brake Module
- FEM/Rear Electronic Module (REM)
- Instrument Cluster
- Passenger Climate Control Seat Module
- Parking Aid Module
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- Restraint Control Module (RCM)
- Navigation System Module
- Communications Network
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Communications Network
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- Communications Network Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- System Precheck
- Symptom Chart
- Connector Circuit Reference
- Anti-Lock Brake System/Traction Control (ABS/TC) Module C155
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C175b
- Front Electronic Module (FEM) C201c
- In-line C212F, C212M
- In-line C213M, C213F
- Instrument Cluster C220b
- Joint Connector No. 4 C223
- 10 Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) C228a
- Data Link Connector (DLC) C251
- Joint Connector No. 1 C261
- Interior Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) C283a, C283b
- Interior Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) C283c
- Interior Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) C283d
- Audio Control Module (ACM) C290e
- Restraint Control Module (RCM) C310a
- In-line C313F, C313M
- In-line C315F, C315M
- Driver Seat Module (DSM) C341c
- Rear Electronic Module (REM) C420b
- Joint Connector No. 5 C427
- Driver Door Module (DDM) C501a
- Climate Control Seat Module Driver C3031a, Passenger C3036a
- Parking Aid Module C4014b
- Electronic Parking Brake Module C4205b
- Navigation System Module C4209
- Pinpoint Test A: The Anti-Lock Brake/Traction Control (ABS/TC) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test B: The Front Electronic Module (FEM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test C: The Restraint Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test D: The Instrument Cluster Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test E: No Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Standard Corporate Protocol (SCP) Communications Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test F: The Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test G: The Audio Control Module (ACM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test H: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test I: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test J: The Driver Door Module (DDM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test K: The Rear Electronic Module (REM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test L: The Navigation System Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test M: The Driver Temperature Control Seat Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test N: The Passenger Temperature Control Seat Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test O: No Standard Corporate Protocol (SCP) Communications Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test P: No International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 Communications Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test Q: No Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)-Based Protocol (UBP) Communications Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test R: The Electronic Parking Brake Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test S: The Parking Aid Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test T: No Module/Network Communication - No Power To The Diagnostic Tool
- Communications Network
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.