NGS or SBDS - Self Test Performance/Missing DLC

Article No.
95-11-4

06/05/95

SELF TEST DIAGNOSTICS - ONLY SELF TEST DIAGNOSTICS CAN BE PERFORMED USING NEW GENERATION STAR TESTER (NGS) OR SBDS - MISSING DATA LINK CONNECTOR PINS - VEHICLES WITH CD4E TRANSAXLES BUILT FROM 12/6/94 THROUGH 3/16/95

FORD:
1995 PROBE

ISSUE:
On vehicles with CD4E transaxles, only Self Test Diagnostics can be performed using NGS or SBDS. This is due to missing Data Link Connector (DLC) pins. The missing DLC pins were reinstated into production on 3/16/95.

ACTION:
Construct a set of jumper wires that will enable full EEC-IV diagnostic routines to be followed using NGS and SBDS. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Obtain two (2) pieces of 20-gauge wire approximately 12' (3.7m) long.

Pin Type Wire Connector:

2. On one (1) end of each wire, attach an AS male pin connector from the Ford Wire Harness Terminal Repair kit, Box 1. Refer to Figure 1.

Female Blade Connector:

3. On the other end of each wire, attach a D6 female blade connector from the Ford Wire Harness Terminal Repair kit, Box 1. Refer to Figure 2.

4. Connect the breakout box to the vehicle.

Data Link Connector (DLC):

5. Connect the ends of the jumper wires which contain the D6 female blade connectors through the rear of the DLC in locations 1 and 3. Refer to Figure 3.

DLC Pin Location Chart:

6. Connect the ends of the jumper wires which contain the AS male pin connectors to the breakout box in the locations shown in the Pin Location Chart.

7. Perform diagnostics as necessary.

8. Remove the jumper wires from the vehicle and retain for future use on 1995 Probes, with CD4E transaxles, which are missing the DLC pins.

NOTE:
IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE TERMINALS FROM THE DLC, CAREFULLY RELEASE THE TERMINAL BY DEPRESSING THE PLASTIC FINGER THAT LOCKS THE TERMINAL IN PLACE.

NOTE:
THE FORD WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT (BOX 1 AND 2) OR INDIVIDUAL TERMINALS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCE: AUGAT WIRING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS, ATTENTION: CUSTOMER SERVICE, 22800 HALL ROAD, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN, 48036. TELEPHONE: USA, 1-800-466-1986; CANADA, 1-313466-1220.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 203000, 203200, 206000