Pinpoint Tests: Notes
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
Following pinpoint tests and illustrations are courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
PINPOINT TEST INDEX
| Symptom | Pinpoint Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster Control Assembly Diagnosis | ||
| Display Totally Blank | AA | |
| Display Not Lit | AA | |
| Display Backlit But Blank | AA | |
| Display Lit But Too Dim | AA | |
| Display Scrambled, Segments Half Lit, Segments Blinking Or Missing, Incorrect Display | AB | |
| Display Stuck With All Segments On | AB | |
| No Beep When Buttons Pressed Or Driver Alert Given | AC | |
| CCA Module Does Not Respond To Buttons | AC | |
| MCCA Not Lit, Too Dim, Or Blank But Backlit | AD | |
| MCCA Module Does Not Respond To Buttons | AE | |
| Fuel Gauge Diagnosis | ||
| CO Displayed, Diagnostic Bars Displayed | BA | |
| CS Displayed, Diagnostic Bars Displayed | BB | |
| Fuel Gauge Inaccurate | BC | |
| Temperature Gauge Diagnosis | ||
| Temperature Gauge Displays Diagnostic Bars | CA | |
| Temperature Gauge Always Indicates Hot Or Cold | CB | |
| No Beep When Thermometer Symbol Blinks | CC | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge Diagnosis | ||
| Gauge Always Indicates Low Pressure, Gives Alert | DA | |
| Oil Pressure Indication Erratic | DA | |
| Oil Pressure Warning Never Comes On | DB | |
| Oil Pressure Indicates Normal With Engine Off | DC | |
| No Beep When Oil Can Symbol Blinks | DD | |
| Volts Gauge Diagnosis: | ||
| Always Displays Charging System Alert (Blinking Battery Symbol) | EA | |
| Speedometer Diagnosis | ||
| Speedometer Always Indicates Zero | FA | |
| Speedometer Always Indicates Too High Or Too Low | FB | |
| Speed Indication Varies Erratically | FC | |
| Odometer Diagnosis | ||
| "S" Appears In Display | GA | |
| Vehicle Mileage Too High Or Too Low | GB | |
| Mileage Does Not Accumulate | GC | |
| Display Indicates "Error" | GD | |
| Speed Alert Diagnosis | ||
| Cannot Set Speed Alert, No Button Response | AC | |
| No Beep When Speed Symbol Flashes | AC | |
| Message Center Control Assembly Diagnosis | ||
| Instant Fuel Economy Always Shows Zero Miles/Gal. Or 99L/100 KM | HA | |
| Trip Distance Does Not Accumulate | HB | |
| Warning Indicators Diagnosis | ||
| Door Ajar Always/Never Comes On | JA | |
| Trunk Ajar Always/Never Comes On | JB | |
| Charging System Warning Is Always On | JC | |
| Ride Control Warning Is Always On | JD | |
| Low Oil Warning Is Always On | JE | |
| Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Is Always On | JF | |
| CHECK ENGINE Warning Is Always On | JG | |
| CHECK DCL Warning Is Always On | JG | |
| BRAKE Warning Always/Never On | JH | |
| High Beam Warning Always/Never On | JJ | |