The Diagnostic Connector To enter the car into diagnostic mode for MCU or MECS-II you must jumper

pins C (TEN) and E (GND). However if that does not work (as might be the case on Europ ean versions) then try to jumper pin C (TEN) to the negative battery terminal. img-316100-2-1999_Euro_DLC_zps52ac9d86.j To learn about the steps after getting your car into diagnostic mode for MECSII equipped vehicles please read Snailman's guide. A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 3 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = FEN = trouble code output (engine control computer) MEN = switch monitor output (engine control computer) TEN = diagnostic-mode input (engine control computer) +B = switched battery voltage GND = ground FAT = trouble code output (automatic transmission control computer) FBS = trouble code output (anti-lock brakes (ABS) control computer) FAC = trouble code output (? not documented for North American vehicles) FWS = trouble code output (? not documented for North American vehicles) FSC = trouble code output (cruise (speed) control computer) - = not used TAT = diagnostic-mode input (automatic transmission control computer) TBS = diagnostic-mode input (anti-lock brakes (ABS) control computer) TAC = diagnostic-mode input (? not documented for North American vehicles) TWS = diagnostic-mode input (? not documented for North American vehicles) TSC = diagnostic-mode input (cruise (speed) control computer) - = not used FAB = trouble code output (air-bag diagnostic monitor computer) IG- = igniter coil output (for connection to external tachometer) GND = ground TFA = diagnostic-mode input (? not documented for North American vehicles) F/P = fuel pump relay coil (ground to activate fuel pump) TAB = horn relay - = not used - = not used

MECS-II (CEL) Check Engine Light codes These are the main check engine light codes for MECS-II 626's. You put the car i nto diagnostic mode by using a jumper wire between the C (TEN) & E (GROUND) pins of the diagnostic box under the hood of your car. Code 02 = 03 = 04 = 05 = 08 = 09 = 10 = 12 = 14 = 15 = 16 = 17 = 23 = 24 = 25 = 26 = 28 = = Memory = Circuit Diagnosed Yes = 'NE2' crankshaft position sensor Yes = 'G' camshaft position sensor Yes = 'NE1' camshaft/crankshaft position sensor Yes = Knock sensor Yes = Volume Air Flow sensor (VAF) Yes = Coolant temperature sensor (CTS) Yes = Intake air temperature sensor (IAT) Yes = Throttle position sensor (TPS) Yes = Barometric pressure sensor Yes = LHO2S inactivation error Yes = Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system Yes = LHO2S inversion error Yes = RHO2S inactivation error Yes = RHO2S inversion error Yes = Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid No = Canister purge solenoid No = EGR vacuum solenoid

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No = EGR vent solenoid No = Idle air control (IAC) solenoid No = VRIS #1 solenoid No = VRIS #2 solenoid No = LFAN relay (1993 only) Yes = ECTF sensor (1993 only)

(HOLD) Automatic Transmission (ATX) Malfunction codes Automatic transmission codes can be read by connecting the TAT and GND pins (see above for the location of this pin) and watching the "hold" light on the instru ment cluster. The codes are read exactly as they are when reading the engine cod es, except that the Hold light flashes, not the Check Engine Light. A summary of the codes and the reasons: 01 06 12 14 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = NE1 (crankshaft position sensor) Vehicle speed sensor Throttle position sensor BARO sensor (located within PCME) Vehicle speed pulse generator ATF thermosensor Reduce torque signal 1 Reduce torque signal 2 Torque reduced/ECT sensor 1-2 shift solenoid valve 2-3 shift solenoid valve 3-4 shift solenoid valve converter lock-up solenoid valve 3-2 timing solenoid valve converter lock-up valve line pressure solenoid valve

(ABS) Anti-Lock Braking System Malfunction codes Anti-lock braking (ABS) system codes are read when the TBS and GND pins are conn ected in the Diagnostic connector (see above). The codes are read, again, like t he engine codes, but now on the ABS light on the instrument cluster. A summary o f codes and the reasons: 11 12 13 14 15 22 51 53 61 = = = = = = = = = Right front wheel speed sensor or rotor Left front wheel speed sensor or rotor Right rear wheel speed sensor or rotor Left rear wheel speed sensor or rotor Wheel speed sensor Hydraulic unit harness Fail-safe relay Motor or motor relay ABS control unit

(SRS) Supplemental Restraint System Malfunction codes The supplemental restraint (SRS), more commonly known as the "air bag" system wi ll flash the highest priority code on the air-bag lamp on the dash with no need for any pin in the Diagnostic box to be grounded. The codes are read, again, lik e the engine codes, but now on the Air Bag light on the instrument cluster. A su mmary of codes and the reasons (NOTE: these are from a 1993 Ford Service Manual. Later models with dual airbags (1994+) may have additional codes not covered he re. Email me if you encounter one. Also, I hope but am unsure if these apply to the MX-6...): In order of priority from highest to lowest: - = No air bag lamp: diagnostic monitor (DM), ignition power or bulb circuit - = Continuous lamp: DM disconnected or inoperative

12 = Low battery voltage 13 = Air bag circuit or crash sensor shorted to ground 21 = Safing sensor mounted incorrectly 22 = Safing sensor: output shorted to battery voltage 23 = Safing sensor input feed or return circuit open 24 = Open in circuit 944B or low-resistance in crash sensor(s) 32 = Driver's side air-bag / safing sensor: high resistance or open 33 = Pin 7 not grounded at DM 34 = Driver's side air-bag / safing sensor: low resistance or shorted 35 = Low resistance across pins 8 and 9 of DM 41 = Crash sensor circuit: high resistance or open 44 = RH crash sensor not mounted properly 45 = Center (radiator) crash sensor not mounted properly 46 = LH crash sensor not mounted properly 51 = DM internal fuse: blown and short to ground no longer exists 52 = Backup-power supply: voltage boost fault 53 = Internal DM fault - = Rapid continuous flashing or air-bag lamp: all crash sensors disconnected