2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection and Verification: Notes

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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Antenna coaxial cable
    • Global positioning system antenna
    • Navigation system DVD
    • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 14 (10A)
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
      • - 2 (5A)
      • - 18 (20A)
    • Microphone
    • Circuitry
    • Navigation system module
    • Vehicle navigation radio
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before preceding to the next step.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • check the connections to the vehicle.
    • check the ignition switch position.
  5. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the .
  6. Carry out the data link diagnostics test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
    • SCP or UBP circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • No response/not equipped for the navigation system module, C Test A.
    • System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the navigation system module.
  7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the NAVIGATION SYSTEM MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX  to continue diagnostics.
  8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to
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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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