chiwia . & | [| { 8 | anees / TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: S-2057, S-2082 and S-2125 Applications: 2002 — 2003 Ford Explorer 2002 — 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 2003 Lincoln Aviator Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain that intermittently the vehicle fails to crank. Cause: There are a few potential causes for this Correction: 1) Check the PCM for diagnostic trouble codes. 2) Perform standard electrical diagnostics, check the battery charge condition, the wire connections (at the battery terminals and at the battery junction box, PCM connections, relay connections and the connections on the starter) 3) If there are dashes, “-“, in the odometer, it indicates a communication failure between the PCM and instrument cluster, follow the manufacturers’ recommended diagnostic procedure to trouble-shoot the wiring. 4) Clear PCM of diagnostic trouble codes. 5) If the problem persists, check the PCM to see if there are any anti-theft system related diagnostic codes in the memory. If there are follow the manufactures’ recommended diagnostic procedures. REV: 20090601 Courtesy of APRA TSB_207.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.