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 ZX2 StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Retrieve all DTCs stored in RCM memory by executing RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTCs. See RETRIEVING DTCS .
- Run on-demand self-test to determine what DTCs are currently being sensed by RCM. See ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST .
- If stored DTCs are different than current DTCs, always repair current DTCs first.
- If different continuous DTCs are displayed from memory than on-demand self-test, repair on-demand self-test codes first, then repair continuous codes.
- If no DTCs are retrieved and symptoms are observed, refer to diagnostic symptoms table. See DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS table.
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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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