PULLING SUSPENSION CODES ON THE TOWN CAR, GRAND MARQUIS & CROWN VICTORIA
SUPER STAR II Tester 007-0041A must be used for this procedure

This part of diagnostics is divided into three areas:
· Auto/Manual Diagnostic Check
· Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Display
· Functional Tests
AUTO TEST DIAGNOSTICS

READ THIS FIRST

At the beginning of the automatic portion of the test, the control module checks for defective control module (DTC 70), for unstable battery voltage (DTC 80), then for shorted or open conditions that would create DTCs 39 through 46, and 68 through 71. If shorts or opens are detected, the automatic portion of the test is ended and a DTC 13 (Auto Test Failed) will be displayed on the SUPER STAR II tester. If no shorts or opens are detected, the automatic portion of the test continues. The control module attempts to raise and lower the vehicle to verify that the height sensor states (trim, high, and low) can be reached. A properly functioning vehicle will be at trim height at the end of the Auto Test. If all three states are not reached, the Auto Test will end and again a DTC 13 will be displayed. A DTC 12 will be displayed at the end of the Auto Test only if everything checked to this point is functional.

After the DTC 12 (or DTC 13) is displayed, the control module is ready to check for manual inputs. The manual inputs check the steering sensor and the door courtesy lamp switch circuits. During the manual test, the module continually monitors the door Circuit 159 or 24 and the steering sensor Circuits 633 and 634 Town Car, Circuits 834 and 835 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis for activity. To pass the manual test the control module must detect that all four doors have been opened and closed, and that the steering wheel has been turned at least 1/4 turn in each direction. After the manual test, the STAR tester button must be toggled, or the control module will continue to monitor the manual test inputs indefinitely. Either a DTC 11 (Air suspension OK) or other DTCs will be displayed at this time.

After the Auto/Manual tests, the DTCs will be displayed automatically. Each DTC detected will be displayed for about 15 seconds. The code display will continue until all DTCs have been displayed. The display will repeat the DTC until the STAR test button is released (up). After all DTCs are written down, the pressed tester button may be released. DO NOT disconnect or turn OFF the tester. After this, the tester is ready to enter the Functional Test.

Lets get started

Remove all extra loads from luggage and passenger compartments.
Set STAR Tester as follows: STAR: EEC/MCU Setting
SUPER STAR II: EEC/MCU Setting, FAST codes

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Turn air suspension switch (RH side of luggage compartment) OFF, then ON.
Remove RH luggage compartment trim panel.
Connect STAR Tester to data link connector.
NOTE: Ensure STAR test button is in HOLD (up) position before connecting to vehicle.

Start engine. If engine cannot be started, connect battery charger to maintain battery level and turn ignition switch to RUN.
Wait at least two seconds, then press STAR Tester button so it remains in the TEST (down) position.
Within 20 seconds, a DTC 10 should be displayed.

DTC 10 will be displayed for up to two minutes.
DO NOT put any weight on vehicle while DTC 10 is displayed.
When Auto Test is complete a DTC 12 (Auto Test passed) or DTC 13 (Auto Test failed) will be displayed.
With DTC 12 or 13 displayed:
Open and close all four doors sequentially.
Turn steering wheel 1/4 turn in both directions.

NOTE: The above manual inputs can be done in any sequence.

Release STAR TEST button to HOLD (up) position.
Wait two seconds and press button to TEST (down) position.
Within 20 seconds DTCs will be displayed

NOTE: The DTCs will be displayed for about 15 seconds each. After all DTCs have been displayed, the DTCs will be repeated. The DTCs will continue to repeat as long as the STAR tester button is in the TEST (down) position.

FUNCTIONAL TESTS
NOTE: Using the function test feature allows you to test a single part of the system. In other words, if you had a problem with the vent solenoid circuit somewhere, you could have the vent solenoid continuously turned off and on in order for you to check it while it was working.

23=VENT REAR
26=COMPRESS REAR
31=TOGGLE COMPRESSOR ON & OFF REPEATEDLY
32=TOGGLE VENT SOLENOID ON & OFF REPEATEDLY
33=TOGGLE AIR SPRING SOLENOIDS ON & OFF REPEATEDLY

TOWN CAR SUSPENSION CODES
10=Diagnostics entered, auto test in progress
11=vehicle passes
12=auto test passed, perform manual inputs
13=auto test failed, perform manual inputs
15=no drive cycle errors detected
16=EVO diagnostic trouble code(electronic variable orifice)
17-EVO diagnostic trouble code
18=EVO diagnostic code
23=Function test, vent rear
26=function test, compress rear
28=steering wheel switch not detected (town car only)
31=function test, air compressor relay toggle
32=function test, vent solenoid toggle
33=function test, air spring solenoid toggle
35=ERASE CODES IN MEMORY
39=compressor relay control circuit short to ground
40=compressor or relay control circuit short to ground
42=air spring solenoid short to ground
43=air spring solenoid short to battery
44=vent solenoid short to battery
45=short in vent solenoid circuit
46=air suspension height sensor supply circuit shorted
51=unable to detect lowering of rear
54=unable to detect raising of rear
68=short in rear height sensor circuit
70=replace control module
71=height sensor open circuit
72=did not detect 4 open & closed door signals
74=EVO diagnostic trouble code
80=control module detects low battery voltage