Self-Diagnostic System

2001 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4SSECTION Self-Diagnostic System

Connect Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) tester or New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), DLC is located below instrument panel. See Fig 1. Using WDS or NGS tester, perform data link diagnostics test. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in appropriate MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If WDS or NGS tester responds with CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70=ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, repair module communications concern. See appropriate MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If WDS or NGS tester displays NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Generic Electronic Module (GEM), perform TEST X: NO COMMUNICATION WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE  under SYSTEM TESTS.

If WDS or NGS tester responds with SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record continuous DTCs. Erase continuous DTCs. Using WDS or NGS tester, perform GEM self-test. Perform appropriate test in accordance with DTC retrieved. See GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE DTC INDEX  table. DTC listed in this table are only for testing covered in this article. For complete DTC listing, see appropriate MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article. If no DTCs are retrieved, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYSTEM TESTS.

Fig 1: Locating & Identifying Data Link Connector Terminals
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GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE DTC INDEX

DTC Description Perform Test
B1323 Door Ajar Indicator Circuit Failure N 
B1325 Door Ajar Indicator Circuit Short To Voltage N 
B1342 GEM Is Defective (1)
B1426 Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Short To Voltage N/A
B1428 Lamp Safety Belt Circuit Failure M 
B2211 Low Coolant Lamp Output Circuit Short To Voltage U 
C1167 Park Brake Actuator Assembly Switch Released Circuit Short To Ground J 
C1189 Brake Fluid Level Sensor Input Short To Ground J 
(1) Clear DTCs and repeat self-test. If DTC 1342 is retrieved, replace GEM. See GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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