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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALGAUGESINSTRUMENT CLUSTER SYSTEMDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGINSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSPECTION AND VERIFICATIONNOTES
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Inspection and Verification: Notes
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Engine oil level
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuse(s):
- Oil pressure gauge
- Coolant temperature gauge
- 22 (15A)
- 32 (10A)
- Fuel tank
- 33 (15A)
- Engine coolant level
- Bulb(s)
- Circuitry
- Instrument cluster
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the concern is visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) 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 or disc is correctly installed.
- check the connections to the vehicle.
- check the ignition switch position.
- If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
- Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
- CAN circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- No response/not equipped for the instrument cluster, GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
- System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test diagnostics for the instrument cluster.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX to continue diagnostics. For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX to continue diagnosis.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART to continue diagnosis.
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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.