Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Information Bus: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Initial Inspection
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Electrical
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Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 11 (5A)
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Wiring harness
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Loose or corroded connections
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
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. GO to Pinpoint Test PC. See: Communications Network/Pinpoint Tests/Pinpoint Test PC (Precheck)
Pinpoint Test PC (Precheck)
PINPOINT TEST PC: DATA LINK DIAGNOSTICS NETWORK TEST
Test PC1