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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2001FOCUS ZX3 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSINFORMATION BUSTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWMODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
Module Communications Network
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3SECTION Module Communications Network
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Electrical
^ Central Junction Box (CJB)
^ Wiring harness
^ Loose or corroded connector(s)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. Connect the scan tool to the DLC located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the scan tool menu.
5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
check that the program card is correctly installed
^ check the connections to the vehicle
^ check the ignition switch position
^ If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle, go to Pinpoint Test K. Test K: No Module/Network Communication - All Modules
6. Go to Pinpoint Test A, and CARRY OUT the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. Test A: Data Link Diagnostic Test
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of electrical damage.
VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Electrical
^ Central Junction Box (CJB)
^ Wiring harness
^ Loose or corroded connector(s)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. Connect the scan tool to the DLC located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the scan tool menu.
5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
check that the program card is correctly installed
^ check the connections to the vehicle
^ check the ignition switch position
^ If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle, go to Pinpoint Test K. Test K: No Module/Network Communication - All Modules
6. Go to Pinpoint Test A, and CARRY OUT the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. Test A: Data Link Diagnostic Test
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.