Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Lincoln ContinentalFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 14 (Module Communications Network)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description & Operation
- Component Locations
- Repairing Bus Wiring
- Self-Diagnostic System
- System Tests
- Notes
- Test A: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test B: Audio Control Module (ACM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test C: Driver's Door Module (DDM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test D: Driver's Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test E: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test F: Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test G: Lighting Control Module (LCM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test H: Next Generation Speed Control (NGSC) Servo Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test J: Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test K: Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit (RESCU) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test L: Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test M: Virtual Image Cluster (VIC) Does Not Respond To NGS Tester
- Test N: No Module/Network Communication (Bus Link)
- Test P: No Module/Network Communication
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definitions
- Parameter Identification (PID) Definitions
- Wiring Diagrams
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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.