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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 288 (FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Section 288 (Fire Suppression System)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Section 288 (Fire Suppression System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Fire Suppression System
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- Fire Suppression Module (FSM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Fire Suppression Module
- Pinpoint Test B: DTCs B2900 and P0630 -Incorrect Vehicle Identification
- Pinpoint Test C: DTC B299A - Suppressor Left Circuit Open - Loop #1
- Pinpoint Test D: DTC B29A4 - Suppressor Right Circuit Open - Loop #1
- Pinpoint Test E: DTCs B299F and B29A9 -Suppressor Left/Right Circuit Open - Loop #2
- Pinpoint Test F: DTCs B299B and B29A5 -Suppressor Left/Right Circuit Short to Battery - Loop #1
- Pinpoint Test G: DTCs B299C and B29A6 -Suppressor Left/Right Circuit Short to Ground - Loop #1
- Pinpoint Test H: DTCs B29A1, B29AB, B29A3 and B29AD - Suppressor Left/Right Circuit Short to Ground/Low Resistance-Loop #2
- Pinpoint Test I: DTCs B299E and B29A8 -Suppressor Left/Right Circuit Resistance Low on Squib - Loop #1
- Pinpoint Test J: DTC B2792 - Cross Link Between Firing Loops
- Pinpoint Test K: DTCs B29AF, B29B0, B29B1 and B29B2 - Fire Suppression Manual Switch Failure
- Fire Suppression System
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
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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.