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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 58 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS)ADDITIONAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONSOUTPUT TEST MODEACCESSING OUTPUT TEST MODE
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
Accessing Output Test Mode
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Accessing Output Test Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
To access output test mode using scan tool, perform the following:
- Perform necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspections.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Turn ignition on.
- Select NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL.
- Select year, engine, model and any additional information requested by scan tool.
- Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.
- Select PCM-POWERTRAIN CTRL MODULE.
- Select ACTIVE COMMAND MODES.
- Follow operating instructions from scan tool menu.
- Select mode (i.e., HIGH SPEED FAN or LOW SPEED FAN).
- Select menu option to turn outputs ON (may link up to PIDs).
- Select menu option to turn outputs OFF.
NOTE:
If OUTPUT TEST MODE is unable to be entered, see TEST MB: OUTPUT TEST MODE NOT FUNCTIONING under SYSTEM TESTS.
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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.