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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1997TRACER L4-122 2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURES
1997 Mercury Tracer L4-122 2.0L SOHC
Scan Tool Testing and Procedures
1997 Mercury Tracer L4-122 2.0L SOHCSECTION Scan Tool Testing and Procedures
DESCRIPTION
The shift point road test and torque converter operation tests provide diagnostic information on transaxle shift controls and torque converter operation.
PROCEDURE
1. Set up the the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent to monitor.
- Use the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent to monitor transaxle shift points.
- Verify that the proper program card is inserted in the NGS.
- Connect J1962/16 way DCL cable adapter to the NGS.
- Connect NGS DCL cable adapter securely into the vehicle's data link connector. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, or start the vehicle if necessary.
- Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION menu.
- Select NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL.
- Enter year, engine, model with the appropriate qualifier, if needed (i.e., transaxle, 49 State or California).
- Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.
- Select PCM.
- Select PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD.
- Select the VSS, TFT, TCC, TSS, SS1, SS2, SS3.
- Monitor and record the selected Parameter Identifier (PIDs). Compare the recorded results with the Shift Point Charts.
2. Perform Shift Point Road Test.
3. Perform Torque Converter Operation Test.
The shift point road test and torque converter operation tests provide diagnostic information on transaxle shift controls and torque converter operation.
PROCEDURE
1. Set up the the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent to monitor.
- Use the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent to monitor transaxle shift points.
- Verify that the proper program card is inserted in the NGS.
- Connect J1962/16 way DCL cable adapter to the NGS.
- Connect NGS DCL cable adapter securely into the vehicle's data link connector. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, or start the vehicle if necessary.
- Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION menu.
- Select NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL.
- Enter year, engine, model with the appropriate qualifier, if needed (i.e., transaxle, 49 State or California).
- Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.
- Select PCM.
- Select PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD.
- Select the VSS, TFT, TCC, TSS, SS1, SS2, SS3.
- Monitor and record the selected Parameter Identifier (PIDs). Compare the recorded results with the Shift Point Charts.
2. Perform Shift Point Road Test.
3. Perform Torque Converter Operation Test.
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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.