Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Parking Lamp: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
1. Verify the customer concern.
Visual Inspection Chart
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool
menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
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Check that the program card is correctly installed.
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Check the connections to the vehicle.
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Check the ignition switch position.
5. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
6. Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
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SCP+, SCP- or UBP circuit fault; all electronic control units no response/not equipped, refer to Module Communications Network
(Information Bus).
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No response/not equipped for the vehicle security module, refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).
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System passed, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test
diagnostics for the vehicle security module.
7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, refer to the Vehicle Security Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index to continue
diagnostics. See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions
8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart. See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
NOTE: For a complete master list of DTCs, refer to Module Communications Network (Information Bus).
