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 Taurus SELFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 44 (Module Communications Network)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Communications Network
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- System Precheck
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Test A: The Anti-Lock Brake Control 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 Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test E: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- 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 Steering Column Lock Module (SCLM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test I: The Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit (RESCU) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test J: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test K: The Driver Door Module (DDM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test L: The Rear Electronic Module (REM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test M: No ISO 9141 Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test N: No SCP Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test O: No Module/Network Communication - No Power To The Diagnostic Tool
- Communications Network
- General Procedures
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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