Ford Historic Self-Test Routines

After all codes are sent, the series will repeat once and then stop. An example is shown below.

A Three-Digit DTC (214) will Flash as follows:

STO: LOW-LOW

= 2XX (Hundreds Place =2)

STO: HIGH

Short Pause

STO: LOW

=21X (Tens Place =1)

STO: HIGH

Short Pause

STO: LOW-LOW-LOW-LOW

=214 (Ones Place =4)

Two-Digit DTCs (12, 42) will Flash as follows:

STO: LOW

= 1X (Tens Place =1)

STO: HIGH

Short Pause

 

 

STO: LOW-LOW

=12 (One’s Place =2)

STO: HIGH

Long Pause (Between DTCs)

 

 

STO: LOW-LOW-LOW-LOW

= 4X (Tens Place =4)

STO: HIGH

Short Pause

 

 

STO: LOW-LOW

=42 (Ones Place =2)

If necessary, refer to an appropriate vehicle service manual for procedure on how to use STAR Test Mode for specific vehicle under test.

 

When done, press BACK to return to the Ford Function List.

 

Code Lookup

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Code Lookup is used to look up definitions of Diagnostic Trouble Codes

(DTCs) stored in the scan tool. The scan tool does not require power from the

vehicle to perform this function. Internal battery power can be used.

Select Code Lookup from the Ford Function List .

Ford Function List

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11)Print Data

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` 12)Code Lookup

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13)Manual Info

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Only one character can be changed at

atime.

Use LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to position the cursor.

Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the selected character.

Lookup Code:

000

Use

Arrow Keys

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To

Select

Or Press

ENTER To

Lookup

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Lookup Code:

058

Use

Arrow Keys

^

To

Select

Or Press

ENTER To

Lookup

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Actron 9640 Lookup Code 000 Use Arrow Keys Select Or Press Enter To 058, Three-Digit DTC 214 will Flash as follows

9640 specifications

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