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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE GS, 4D WAGON, AX4NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEBODY, CAB CONTROL SYSTEMSMODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYSTEMCOMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICSEQUIPMENT HOOK-UP
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4N
Equipment Hook-Up
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Equipment Hook-Up
- Ensure vehicle ignition switch is in OFF position. Select the correct NGS scan tester program card. Insert program card into NGS scan tester. Note direction card is inserted into tester, tester will not work if program card is incorrectly inserted.
- Connect OBD-II adapter cable to NGS scan tester. Plug adapter into vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC) under instrument panel. Plug NGS scan tester power cable into cigarette lighter socket.
- NGS scan tester will now automatically perform an initialization test, which checks if program card and vehicle interface module are compatible. If an error message now appears on NGS scan tester display, see appendix C of NGS scan tester operator manual.
- Enter vehicle model year, engine size, model, etc., into NGS scan tester. Turn vehicle ignition switch to RUN position. Advance to next screen and select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.
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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.