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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 239 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGCOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKINSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Inspection and Verification

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Inspection and Verification
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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect the following for obvious signs of electrical damage:

    SYSTEM PRECHECK 

    Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
    G01440214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel 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 properly installed.
    • Check the connections to the vehicle.
    • Check the ignition switch position.

    If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, go to PINPOINT TEST H .

  4. Go to PINPOINT TEST PC .
    Fig 2: Data Link Diagnostic Network Test Procedure
    G01440215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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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.