Information and Message Center
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell
60
, Instrument Cluster for schematic and connector information.
Principles of Operation
NOTE:
The instrument cluster (IC), message center (MC), front electronic module (FEM), and the rear electronic module (REM) must be reconfigured upon installation. Refer to
Section
418-01
.
The message center (MC) is a vacuum fluorescent display, part of the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster (IC) is a hybrid electronic instrument cluster (HEC). The vehicle electronic
functions are divided into zones. The instrument cluster, FEM and REM use the standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network to transmit and receive information. As a
technician it is very important to understand:
where the input (command) originates from.
all information (messages) necessary in order for a feature to operate.
which module(s) receive(s) the input or command message.
does the module which received the input (message) control the output of the feature, or does it output a message over the SCP communication network to another module?
which module controls the output of the feature.
The message center provides the following features:
information displays
setup display
warning messages
The message center information can be selected through a set of three buttons:
INFO
SETUP
RESET
Information Displays
The information displays are non-timed modes. The selected mode remains on until the driver depresses a message center button to change the mode or it is overridden by another
mode. The information display modes are:
compass/outside temp
distance to empty
average fuel economy
trip elapsed drive time
message center display ON/OFF
A chime will sound each time the button is depressed.
Setup Displays
The setup displays are timed modes and terminate after a finite interval. The setup display modes are:
language
English/metric units
system check
oil life status
oil life in xx%
charge system status
washer fluid level
brake fluid level
driver front door position
passenger front door position
SECTION 413-08: Information and Message Center
2001 Windstar Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Procedure revision date: 06/13/2000
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester
418-F052 or equivalent diagnostic tool
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