Test Procedure

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Test Procedure
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  1. DL1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0116, P0119, P0128, P1285, P1288, P1289, P128A, P1290 OR P1299 

    Are any of the following DTCs present during PCM or transaxle control module (TCM) self-test: P0116, P0119, P0128, P1285, P1288, P1289, P128A, P1290 or P1299? 

    Yes No
    For continuous memory DTC P0116, GO to  DL24.
    For continuous memory DTCs P0119, P1289, P128A and P1290, GO to  DL15.
    For continuous memory DTC P0128, GO to  DL22.
    For DTC P1285, GO to  DL18.
    For DTC P1288, GO to  DL2.
    For KOEO and KOER DTCs P1289 or P1290, GO to  DL7 .
    For KOER and continuous memory DTC P1299, GO to  DL21.
    Unable to duplicate or identify the concern at this time.
    RETURN to SYMPTOM CHARTS , for further direction.
  2. DL2 SELF-TEST DTC P1288: CHECK THE COOLING SYSTEM 
    WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT UNSCREW THE COOLANT PRESSURE RELIEF CAP WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING OR HOT. THE COOLING SYSTEM IS UNDER PRESSURE. STEAM AND HOT LIQUID CAN COME OUT FORCEFULLY WHEN THE CAP IS LOOSENED SLIGHTLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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