NGS Tester Displays Incorrect Info. During Test (96-10-6)

NGS TESTER DISPLAYS INCORRECT INFO. DURING TEST

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER - INCORRECT INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS - VEHICLES WITH ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II

APPLICATION

Model(s): Ford: 1994-96 Mustang, Thunderbird

1995-96 Crown Victoria

1996 Aspire, Contour, Escort, Probe, Taurus

Lincoln-Mercury: 1996 Continental, Grand Marquis, Town Car

1996 Mark VIII, Mystique, Sable, Tracer

Light Truck: 1995-96 F-150-350 Series, Ranger, Windstar

1996 Aerostar, Bronco, Econoline, Explorer, Villager

Bulletin No.: 96-10-6

Date: May 6, 1996

ISSUE

Incorrect information is displayed during diagnostic monitoring test results (Mode 6) using the New Generation Star (NGS) Tester. The measured data (MEAS) is displayed correctly. The minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) values are displayed reversed (e.g., minimum is actually maximum and maximum is actually minimum) with values that are correct. The status display (Pass/Fail) will show Fail due to the reversal of the Min/Max values. This is due to an error in NGS software.

ACTION

Follow the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual for the proper limit of the measured value as detailed in the pinpoint test. The incorrect information will be corrected in NGS software version 10.0, scheduled for release in the Fall of 1996.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only.

OASIS CODES: 499000