2000 Ford Taurus SELFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Self-Diagnostic System

Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), located beneath instrument panel. Using NGS tester, perform data link diagnostics test. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - SABLE & TAURUS article. If NGS tester responds with CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70=ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, repair module communications concern. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - SABLE & TAURUS article. If NGS tester displays NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Generic Electronic Module (GEM), perform TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM)  under SYSTEM TESTS.

If NGS tester responds with SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record continuous DTCs. Erase continuous DTCs. Using NGS tester, perform GEM self-test. Perform appropriate test in accordance with DTC retrieved. See GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE DTC INDEX  table. Codes listed in this table are only for testing covered in this article. For complete DTC listing, see MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - SABLE & TAURUS article. If no DTCs are retrieved, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYSTEM TESTS.

GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE DTC INDEX

DTC (1) Description (2) Perform Test
B1302 Delayed Accessory Relay Coil Circuit Failure D  & E 
B1304 Delayed Accessory Relay Coil Circuit Short To Voltage E 
B1314 Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Open (3)
B1315 Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short To Voltage (3)
B1342 ECU Defective (4)
B1359 Ignition RUN/ACC Circuit Failure (5)
B1398 Driver's Door Window One-Touch Relay Circuit Failure B  & C 
B1400 Driver's Door Window One-Touch Relay Circuit Short To Voltage C 
B1405 Driver's Door Window Down Circuit Short To Voltage C 
B1408 Driver's Door Window Up Circuit Short To Voltage B 
(1) Codes listed in this table are only for testing covered in this article. For complete DTC listing, see MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - SABLE & TAURUS article.
(2) After making any repair, repeat Generic Electronic Module (GEM) self-test using NGS tester.
(3) Repair battery saver relay circuit as necessary. See ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
(4) Using NGS tester, retrieve and document all continuous DTCs. Perform Generic Electronic Module (GEM) self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace GEM.
(5) Repair ignition switch circuit as necessary. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - SABLE & TAURUS article.
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