Description

NOTE: This procedure is written assuming the use of a New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester. If a generic OBD II scan tool is used, it will be necessary to follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the scan tool.

The Parameter Identification (PID) mode allows access to certain data values, analog and digital inputs and outputs, calculated values, and system status information. Throughout these procedures, there will be references to PID values. Some of the PID references are from a generic OBD II PID list all scan tools must access. If a Ford PID is referenced and is not on this list, it can be accessed from the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester scan tool (or equivalent) through the Diagnostic Data Link Menu.

Accessing GENERIC OBD II PIDs

With New Generation STAR Tester

- Perform safety precautions.

- Connect scan tool to the OBD II Data Link Connector (DLC).

- Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION menu (OPTIONAL).

- Select SELECT NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL (OPTIONAL).

- Select year, engine, model with the appropriate qualifier, if needed (i.e., transmission, 49 State, California) (OPTIONAL).

- Turn key ON.

- Select GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS. Press CONT button if all OBD II monitors are not complete.

- Select PID/DATA MONITOR.

- Turn key ON or START vehicle if necessary.

- Select the PIDs using TRIGGER.

- Select START to begin PID monitoring.


Accessing FORD OBD II PIDs

With New Generation STAR Tester

- Perform safety precautions.

- Connect scan tool to the OBD II DLC.

- Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION menu.

- Select SELECT NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL.

- Select year, engine, model with the appropriate qualifier, if needed (i.e., transmission, 49 State, California).

- Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.

- Select PCM - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE.

- Select PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD.

- Select the PIDs, press TRIGGER.

- Start vehicle if necessary.

- Select START to begin monitoring PID data.