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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEBODY, CAB CONTROL SYSTEMSMODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYSTEMCOMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICSDATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S

Data Link Diagnostics

1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Data Link Diagnostics
  1. Hook-up New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP  . Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Highlight and select DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS, press trigger to start multiplex communication network link test.
  2. If NGS scan tester display shows CIRCUIT 914 (+) = 0000 and CIRCUIT 915 (-) = 0000, communication network is okay, proceed to ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST or desired testing mode. If NGS scan tester display shows other than CIRCUIT 914 (+) = 0000 and CIRCUIT 915 (-) = 0000, go to next step.
  3. If NGS scan tester display shows CIRCUIT 914 (+) = 0200 and CIRCUIT 915 (-) = 0200, this indicates all modules except cellular phone module are responding. If vehicle does not have a factory installed cellular phone, communication network is okay, proceed to desired self-testing mode.
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