Instrument Cluster Self-Diagnostic Mode

Applicability

This is for the MK3 Mondeo but will also work on the Focus (Mk1 and Mk2) and most other Ford vehicles with a digital trip meter.

Entering Self-Diagnostic Mode

To enter the instrument cluster Self-Diagnostic Mode simultaneously press and hold the tripmeter reset button and turn the ignition switch to position II.

When TEST is displayed in the LCD release the tripmeter reset button

The instrument cluster will enter the gauge sweep test.

To navigate through or skip any of the instrument cluster Self-Diagnostic Mode tests press the tripmeter RESET button.

The self-test is deactivated when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or when the tripmeter reset button is pressed and held for 5 seconds.

Available information

• Gauge test
• All LCD are illuminated
• Indicator bulbs
• ROM level
• NVM (ROM) level
• EEPROM level
• DTC. The DTCs stored will be displayed. The DTC codes will scroll through if there is more than one.
• Road speed mph (SP----)
• Road speed km/h (SP----)
• Engine speed rpm (TA----)
• Fuel level sensor (FL----, 010 (empty) - 254 (full))
• Fuel flow rate (FP ---, hex counter)
• Cylinder head temperature (---C)
• Battery voltage (BA----)

There are many other pieces of information not of interest to the end user, but you'll eventually get back round to the gauge sweep.