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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN1996CONTINENTAL V8-4.6L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONREADING AND CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESREADING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESDIAGNOSTIC METHODS/QUICK TESTSWITH GENERIC SCAN TOOLON-BOARD SYSTEM READINESS TEST ACCESS
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHC
On-Board System Readiness Test Access
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION On-Board System Readiness Test Access
DESCRIPTION
All OBD II scan tools should display the On-Board System Readiness (OSR) Test. The OSR will display the supported monitors on the vehicle and the status of all monitors (complete or not complete) at that time. If any monitor is not complete, the scan tools will identify which monitor has not completed. Fuel, misfire and comprehensive components are continuous type monitors and won't display complete or not complete.
PROCEDURE
These are general instructions for operating a generic scan tool. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for specific instructions.
- Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Turn ignition key to the ON position or start vehicle (depending on the pinpoint/diagnostic manual instructions for the type of data requested).
- Verify tool is connected and communicating properly.
- View the requested information.
- When finished, turn ignition key to the OFF position.
- Disconnect scan tool from vehicle.
All OBD II scan tools should display the On-Board System Readiness (OSR) Test. The OSR will display the supported monitors on the vehicle and the status of all monitors (complete or not complete) at that time. If any monitor is not complete, the scan tools will identify which monitor has not completed. Fuel, misfire and comprehensive components are continuous type monitors and won't display complete or not complete.
PROCEDURE
These are general instructions for operating a generic scan tool. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for specific instructions.
- Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Turn ignition key to the ON position or start vehicle (depending on the pinpoint/diagnostic manual instructions for the type of data requested).
- Verify tool is connected and communicating properly.
- View the requested information.
- When finished, turn ignition key to the OFF position.
- Disconnect scan tool from vehicle.
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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.