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.
2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Data Link Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC). Select vehicle to be tested from NGS tester menu. Turn ignition switch to RUN position.
- Rotate dial on NGS tester to menu item DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK and press trigger. A test will be performed on bus (circuits No. 914 and 915) for module communications network and ISO 9141 communication link (circuit No. 70).
- If NGS tester displays SYSTEM PASSED, module communications networks are okay. Return to article of system in question to continue diagnosis.
- If NGS tester does not display SYSTEM PASSED, perform the following as applicable:
- If no response from NGS tester, go to TEST M: NO MODULE/NETWORK COMMUNICATION - NO POWER TO NGS TESTER under SYSTEM TESTS.
- If NGS tester displays CKT70, CKT914 and/or CKT915 = SOME ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, go to SYMPTOM INDEX table to continue diagnosis.
- If NGS tester displays CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, go to TEST L: NO MODULE/NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - ISO 9141 NETWORK under SYSTEM TESTS.
- If NGS tester displays CKT914 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, go to TEST K: NO MODULE/NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - SCP NETWORK under SYSTEM TESTS.
- If NGS tester displays CKT915 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, go to TEST K: NO MODULE/NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - SCP NETWORK under SYSTEM TESTS.
- If module in question is NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED, go to SYMPTOM INDEX table to continue diagnosis.
- If module in question is NO RESPONSE ON CKT914 (bus +), go to SYMPTOM INDEX table to continue diagnosis.
- If module in question is NO RESPONSE ON CKT915 (bus -), go to SYMPTOM INDEX table to continue diagnosis.
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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.