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2000 Lincoln ContinentalFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Parameter Identification (PID) Definitions
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.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|
| ABSLF_I | Left Front ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSLF_O | Left Front ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSLR_I | Left Rear ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSLR_O | Left Rear ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRF_I | Right Front ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRF_O | Right Front ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRR_I | Right Rear ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRR_O | Right Rear ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| BOO_ABS | Brake Switch Input | ON, OFF |
| CCNTABS | Number Of Continuous DTCs | One Bit Per Count |
| LF_WSPD | Left Front Wheel Speed Signal | 0-158 MPH (0-255 KPH) |
| LR_WSPD | Left Rear Wheel Speed Signal | 0-158 MPH (0-255 KPH) |
| RF_WSPD | Right Front Wheel Speed Signal | 0-158 MPH (0-255 KPH) |
| RR_WSPD | Right Rear Wheel Speed Signal | 0-158 MPH (0-255 KPH) |
| TC_LVAL | Left T/A Control Valve | ON, OFF |
| TC_RVAL | Right T/A Control Valve | ON, OFF |
AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|
| (+)_SW | (+) Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| (-)_SW | (-) Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| AM_SW | AM Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| AS_SW | Autoset Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| ASYSON | ASYSON Output State | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| BAL_SW | Balance Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| BAND_SW | Band Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| BASS_SW | Bass Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| CD/CJ | CD Disc Jockey | YES, NO |
| CD_S | Single CD Player | YES, NO |
| CELLPHN | Cellular Phone | YES, NO |
| CLKDISP | Clock Display Enable Input State | DISABLE, ENABLE |
| CLOCK | Clock | YES, NO |
| CTR_IMG | Center Image Amplifier | YES, NO |
| DSP_EFF | DSP Effects | YES, NO |
| EJCT_SW | Eject switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| FADE_SW | Fade Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| FM_SW | FM Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| MEM_SW | Memory Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| MENU_SW | Steering Wheel Control Input State | VALID, INVALID |
| MNIDSC | Minidisc Deck | YES, NO |
| PHONE | Phone Switch (Steering Wheel) | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PHONESW | Phone Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PRE1_SW | Preset Switch 1 | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PRE2_SW | Preset Switch 2 | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PRE3_SW | Preset Switch 3 | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PRE4_SW | Preset Switch 4 | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PRE5_SW | Preset Switch 5 | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PRE6_SW | Preset Switch 6 | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PTA | PTA Input State | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| PWR_SW | Power Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| RBDS | RBDS | YES, NO |
| RBDS_SW | RBDS Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| REAR_ST | Rear Seat Controls | YES, ON |
| SCAN_SW | Scan Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| SEEK+ | Seek Increase Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| SEEK- | Seek Decrease Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| STEER_C | Steering Wheel Controls | YES, NO |
| SUBWOOF | Subwoofer Amplifier | NO, YES |
| TAPE_SW | Tape Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| TAPEDCK | Tape Deck | NO, YES |
| TREB_SW | Treble Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| TUNE+ | Tune Increase Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| TUNE- | Tune Decrease Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| VOL+ | Volume Increase Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| VOL+_SC | Volume + Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| VOL- | Volume Decrease Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| VOL-_SC | Volume - Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE (DDM) PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|
| CCNT_DD | Number Of Continuous DTCs On DDM | # Of DTCs |
| D_DR_DD | Driver's Door Ajar Switch | AJAR, CLOSED |
| DLIDRLS | Trunk Lid Release | ON, OFF |
| D_PW_SW | Driver's Power Window Switch | UP, DOWN, OFF, SHORT |
| DR_LOCK | Door Lock Output State | SHORT, LOCK, UNLOCK, OFF |
| D_WINDO | Driver's Window | DOWN, NOTDOWN |
| KEY_PAD | Driver's Keyless Entry Switch | 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 |
| LRPW_SW | Left Rear Power Window Switch | UP, DOWN, OFF, SHORT |
| MIRH_SW | Power Mirror Position Switch (Horizontal) | SHORT, RIGHT, LEFT, OFF |
| MIR_SEL | Power Mirror Select Switch | PSSNGR, DRIVER |
| MIRV_SW | Power Mirror Position Switch (Vertical) | SHORT, UP, DOWN, OFF |
| P_PW_SW | Passenger's Front Window Switch | UP, DOWN, OFF, SHORT |
| RRPW_SW | Right Rear Power Window Switch | UP, DOWN, OFF, SHORT |
| SFNT_SW | Power Seat Switch | SHORT, UP, DOWN, OFF |
| SFWD_SW | Power Seat Switch (Forward/Rearward) | SHORT, RWD, FWD, OFF |
| SREARSW | Power Seat Switch | SHORT, UP, DOWN, OFF |
| SRCL_SW | Power Seat Switch (Recline) | SHORT, RWD, FWD, OFF |
LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL_EVT# | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||
| ALP_ON | Autolamp On Output Status | (1) | ||||
| AUTOLAMP | Autolamp Switch | INC, DEC, OFF, SHORT | ||||
| BACK_LT | Backlight PWM Output | .5 Percent/Count | ||||
| BATSAV | Battery Saver Relay Circuit | (1) | ||||
| BOO_LC | Brake Switch Input | ON, OFF | ||||
| CCNT_LC | Number Of Continuous DTCs On LCM | # Of DTCs | ||||
| DECKLID | Deck LidAjar Switch | AJAR, CLOSED | ||||
| DIMMER | Panel Dim Switch | INC, DEC, OFF, SHORT | ||||
| DLIDOUT | Trunk Lid Release Relay Output | (1) | ||||
| DLIDPCH | Trunk Lid Punchout Switch | ON, OFF | ||||
| D_SBELT | Driver's Seat Belt | IN, OUT | ||||
| FLASH | Flash-To-Pass Switch | ON, OFF | ||||
| FLSHPWR | Turn Signal Power | ACTIVE, NOTACTIVE | ||||
| HBEAMSW | High Beam Switch | ON, OFF | ||||
| HOOD_SW | Hood Ajar Switch | AJAR, CLOSED | ||||
| HORNRLY | Horn Control Driver | (1) | ||||
| IGN_KEY | Ignition Key In/Out | IN, OUT | ||||
| IGN_LCM | Ignition Switch | RUN, START, ACCY, OFF | ||||
| INST_LT | Instrumentation Variable Voltage Output | 100/64 Percent/Count | ||||
| INTLMP | Illuminated Entry Relay Circuit | (1) | ||||
| INTR_LT | Interior Lighting | .5 Percent/Count | ||||
| LBEAMSW | Low Beam Switch | ON, OFF | ||||
| LF_TURN | Left Front Turn Light | (1) | ||||
| LIGHTSN | Ambient Light Sensor | DAY, NIGHT | ||||
| L_LOW | Left Low Beam Light | (1) | ||||
| LR_TURN | Left Rear Turn Light | (1) | ||||
| L_TAIL | Left Rear Tail Light | (1) | ||||
| PARK_SW | Parking Switch | ON, OFF | ||||
| P_DR_LC | Passenger's Door Ajar Switch | AJAR, CLOSED | ||||
| PWM1DRV | PWM Dimming Drive Status | (1) | ||||
| R_LOW | Right Low Beam | (1) | ||||
| RF_TURN | Right Front Turn Light | (1) | ||||
| RRDR_SW | Right Rear Door Ajar Switch | AJAR, CLOSED | ||||
| R_TAIL | Right Rear Tail Light | (1) | ||||
| RR_TURN | Right Rear Turn Light | (1) | ||||
| THEFT | Anti-Theft Indicator Driver | (1) | ||||
| TURNSIG | Turn Signal Output | (1) | ||||
| VBAT_LC | Battery Voltage | 0.1Volt/Count (Volt) | ||||
| WIPER_M | Wiper Motor Status | ON, OFF | ||||
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NEXT GENERATION SPEED CONTROL (NGSC) SERVO PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|
| CCNT_SC | Number Of Continuous DTCs In Speed Control Servo | One Count Per Bit |
| COAST | Speed Control Actuator Switch COAST | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| RESUME | Speed Control Actuator Switch RESUME | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| SC_OFF | Speed Control Actuator Switch OFF | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| SC_ON | Speed Control Actuator Switch ON | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| SET_ACL | Speed Control Actuator Switch SET/ACCEL | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| VS_SET | Set Vehicle Speed | 0-158 MPH (0-255 KPH) |
VEHICLE DYNAMICS MODULE (VDM) PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS_COMP | Air Suspension Compressor Status | (1) | ||||
| ASDISSW | Air Suspension Inhibit Switch | ON, OFF | ||||
| ASLRSOL | Left Rear Air Spring Solenoid | (1) | ||||
| ASRRSOL | Right Rear Air Spring Solenoid | (1) | ||||
| AS_TRIM | Air Suspension Accurate Trim | TRIM, NOTTRIM | ||||
| AS_VNT | Air Suspension Vent Solenoid Output State | (1) | ||||
| CCNTVDM | Number Of Continuous DTCs In VDM | One Count Per Bit | ||||
| DOORVDM | External Access Door Ajar Switch | AJAR, NOTAJAR | ||||
| HGT_PWR | Height Sensor Power | Volts | ||||
| IGN_RUN | Ignition Switch State | RUN, NOTRUN | ||||
| LF_HGT | Left Front Height Sensor | mm | ||||
| LFSHOCK | Left Front Shock Actuator State | (2) | ||||
| LR_HGT | Left Rear Height Sensor | mm | ||||
| LRSHOCK | Left Rear Shock Actuator State | (2) | ||||
| RF_HGT | Right Front Height Sensor | mm | ||||
| RFSHOCK | Right Front Shock Actuator State | (2) | ||||
| RR_HGT | Right Rear Height Sensor | mm | ||||
| RRSHOCK | Right Rear Shock Actuator State | (2) | ||||
| VAPS_IN | VAPS II Input Current Input | 0-100 Percent | ||||
| VAPSOUT | VAPS II Output Current Set Point | 0-100 Percent | ||||
| VAPSSET | Vehicle Dynamics Feature Option Selection | 0, 1 | ||||
| VBATVDM | Battery Voltage | Volts | ||||
| VSS_VDM | Vehicle Speed Sensor Though SCP Network | 1/128 | ||||
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VIRTUAL IMAGE CLUSTER (VIC) PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS | Security Access Status | TIMED, CODED |
| ANTISCN | Time-Out For Unprogrammed PATS Key | ACTIVE, NOTACTIVE |
| CCNT_EC | Number Of DTCs In VIC | One Count Per Bit |
| COOLANT | Engine Coolant Level Status | OK, NOTOK |
| DISP_SW | Display Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| DIST_SW | Distance To Empty Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| EM_SW | E/M Switch (Driver ID Switch) | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| MENU_SW | Menu Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| MIN#KEYS | Minimum Number Of Programmed Keys Required To Start Vehicle | BCD (Valid Range 2-8) |
| M_KEY | Master Key In Ignition | YES, NO |
| OIL_LVL | Engine Oil Level Status | OK, NOTOK |
| PCM_ID | PATS Control Unit Stored Security Key | STORED, NOTSTR |
| RESETSW | Reset Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| S/M_SW | Select/Mode Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| SERV_MOD | Service Module | YES, ON |
| SPARE_KY | Can You Add Spare Keys With 2 Programmed Keys | YES, NO |
| SYSCKSW | System Check Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| TRIP_SW | Trip Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| VBAT_EC | System Battery Voltage Potential | OK UNDER VOLTAGE, OVER VOLTAGE |
| VH_SW | Vehicle Handling Switch | ACTIVE, NOTACT |
| WFLUID | Washer Fluid Level | EMPTY, NOTEMPTY |
| #OFKEYS | Number Of Ignition Key Codes Programed | BCD (Valid Range 0-16) |
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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.