System Tests: Notes

2001 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4SSECTION Notes
CAUTION: Disconnect negative battery cable before disconnecting Generic Electronic Module (GEM) harness connectors. Failure to do so will result in GEM storing erroneous codes and may also result in erratic operation of GEM after reconnecting. When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom (1) Perform Test
No Communication With Generic Electronic Module (GEM) A 
One Power Window Inoperative (Driver's Window) B 
One-Touch Down Inoperative C 
Delayed Accessory Does Not Turn Off D 
Delayed Accessory Inoperative E 
One Power Window Inoperative (Passenger Front, Left Or Right Rear F 
(1) After making any repair, repeat Generic Electronic Module (GEM) self-test using WDS or NGS tester.
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