Ford Focus 1998-2004 (possibly others) - Dashboard fault diagnosis

CKhalvashi

Hey guys

Just found out how to use the cars dashboard diagnostics to get the fault code as follows;

With the ignition off hold down the mileage tripmeter reset button, start the car (still holding the button) and wait for a few seconds the word "test" should then appear (now release the button)

Each further press of the button with scroll through various gauge/bulb tests, temp, fuel etc. Stop when DTC appears (diagnostic trouble codes). If any codes are stored they will be displayed, if not, "none" will be displayed.

This works on a 2002 Focus ST, haven't tried it on anything else.

CK

Rolandtheroadie

I bought one of these and use it with my mobile.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-ELM327-V1-5-Bluetooth-OBD-II-OBD2-Car-Diagnostic-Scanner-Tool-Adapter-OO-/181356968185?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item2a39b7b8f9

It's worked on a Chrysler Voyager and a TDCI Mondeo to date, and was also able to reset the fault codes as well.

It paired with a Passat as well.

You just click on the code and it tells you what it means (to the extent googling the code would).

forgotmyname

Works on a lot of Fords, But its useless. It may show codes when there are no faults and it only shows a very small selection of codes also.

Its a useless feature.

CKhalvashi

scotsman4th wrote: »

I bought one of these and use it with my mobile.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-ELM327-V1-5-Bluetooth-OBD-II-OBD2-Car-Diagnostic-Scanner-Tool-Adapter-OO-/181356968185?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_PowerSupplies&hash=item2a39b7b8f9

It's worked on a Chrysler Voyager and a TDCI Mondeo to date, and was also able to reset the fault codes as well.

It paired with a Passat as well.

You just click on the code and it tells you what it means (to the extent googling the code would).

I'm going to put it on a system I have access to tomorrow (owned by a Merc Specialist) to find out exactly what the problem is, but it's given a code that would indicate it's ok to drive down there (40mi), which also means I can dump the car/keys down there and walk to the office.

forgotmyname wrote: »

Works on a lot of Fords, But its useless. It may show codes when there are no faults and it only shows a very small selection of codes also.

Its a useless feature.

As above, the code it's given indicates the car is ok to drive, so I can get it on a proper system in the morning.

CK