Ford Gauge Test Mode

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This is a test mode in most 99+ ford vehicles.

[@giosal2005]

found this on a forum, might not be complete. Self-Diagnostic Mode - Instrument Cluster 1. To enter the instrument cluster self-diagnostic mode simultaneously depress and hold the tripmeter reset button then turn the ignition switch to position II or III. 2. Release the tripmeter reset button when TEST is displayed on the LCD. This will take between 5 and 8 seconds. 3. The instrument cluster will enter the gauge sweep test. 4. To navigate to the following tests while in self-diagnostic mode depress the RESET button to move to the next test. 5. The self-test is deactivated when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. #.Test #.Syntax Displayed #.Gauge/Indicator/Display Tested #.Description #.1..Gauge sweep. #.GAGE. #.Tachometer, speedometer, temperature and fuel. #.All gauges go through a full up and down pointer sweep smoothness check, which takes approximately 5 seconds. #.2..Fill in all LCD. #.8888. #.LCD display built into Speedometer. #.Fills in LCD display therefore seeing if display functioning correctly. #.3..Indicator bulbs. #.BULB. #.Instrument cluster illuminates indicator and warning indicators. #.Illuminates all the warning indicators that are controlled by the instrument cluster. #.4..ROM level. #.rXXX. #.Instrument cluster read only memory (ROM). #.Displays the instrument cluster ROM revision level. #.5..NVM level. #.EXXX. #.Instrument cluster non volatile memory (NVM). #.Displays the instrument cluster NVM revision. #.6..DTC. #.XXXX or NONE. #.Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). #.To list the DTCs stored, press the RESET button. ..REFER to the instrument cluster diagnostic trouble code (DTC) index below. ..The DTC codes will scroll through if there is more than one. #.7..Road speed mph. #.XXX.X. #.Speedometer. #.Displays the speed signal input in mph. #.8..Road speed Km/h. #.XXX.X. #.Speedometer. #Displays the speed signal input in Km/h. #.9..Engine speed. #.XXXX. #.Tachometer. #.Displays the tachometer input signal (RPM). #.10..Fuel volume. #.FXXX. #.Fuel sender system. #.Displays the fuel volume signal input. #.11..Coolant Temp. #.XXXC #.Engine coolant temperature. #.Displays the engine coolant temperature signal input. #.12..Battery Voltage. #.bXXX. #.Battery Voltage (t). #.Displays battery voltage input. #.13..ABS fail. #.Ab-[H/L]. #.ABS system. #.Displays ABS raw cluster input. (H = open-circuit, L = ground). #.14..Electronic Brake Distribution Failure (EBD). #.Eb-[H/L]. #.EBD system. #.Displays EBD raw cluster input. (H = open-circuit, L = ground). #.15..Illumination. #.IL-[H/L]. #.Cluster and instrument panel illumination. #.Displays instrument cluster and instrument panel illumination. (H = ON, L = OFF). #.16..Crank Sense. #.Cr-[H/L]. #.Cluster and instrument panel crank sense. #.Displays Cluster and instrument panel Crank sense. (H = Ignition, L = Ground or over-charging). #.(Crank sense it the Pos I (Accessory) supply to the cluster. If this is missing then the cluster will remain dead for about 20 seconds after key on. Then it will function normally. This can happen when someone fits a radio and blows the accessory fuse). Note: Additional tests are available after number #.16 but are not useful for diagnostics. Note: Later vehicles had a "cost reduced" cluster that had a different Engineering Test Mode layout. These came in about 03-53 reg, and can be distinguished by only the symbol lighting up in the tell tale rather than the whole lot. (LEDs rather than bulbs). These clusters used stepper motors for the gauges rather than the air cored ones and did not have a Gauge Sweep test? Self ..........DTC.......... Description Diagnostic Mode Displayed DTC 9202 ..........B1202.......... Fuel pump module circuit open 9204 ..........B1204.......... Fuel pump module short to ground 9342 ..........B1342.......... Instrument Cluster ECU is defective 9317 ..........B1317.......... battery voltage high (greater than 16V) 9318 ..........B1318.......... battery voltage low (less than 10V) 9359 ..........B1359.......... Ignition Run/ACC circuit failure A143 ..........B2143.......... NVM memory failure A477 ..........B2477.......... Module configuration failure D041 ..........U1041.......... Invalid data for vehicle speed D027 ..........U1027.......... Invalid data for engine RPM D073 ..........U1073.......... Invalid data for engine coolant D262 ..........U1262.......... Missing speed, tacho, engine temp, or dometer count D123 ..........U1123.......... Invalid data for odometer

[@liamcody5060]

Awesome

[@macknumber9]

Can you do a power balance test with this?

[@radleybradford1356]

GOD MODE STATUS, GOOD SIR, Hats off to ya...

[@redneckxx]

I accidentally found this myself today. I appreciate your commentary it did help determine which were diagnostic codes.

[@JCA11]

yes it should. just hold the trip meter till it says test.

[@ahmadazzam9573]

I have the same problem in my car, and I have become madly consumed, what is the problem and how did I get rid of it?

[@scottadelstein6319]

I got it to work but I'm seeing the RPM and Speedo vibrate on 0 for a few seconds and then does the complete full sweep, not sure why it vibrates before it starts...Any thoughts ....Thanks

[@RaidersRawesom15]

What do I do with check gauge light? That’s the only one randomly turning on and off

[@justinbaldwin1981]

is there one for engine hours?

[@94fordguy]

That's freaking cool!

[@richardbernal2399]

Were can I get what each code stands for

[@KidNormal]

This doesn't mess with any codes does it? And do you just turn it off then back on to get back to normal?

[@jimvanderlinden7249]

What if you have a "Door switch" blinking in the cluster and no "test" light shows up.

[@redneckfixn]

What can i do on a 95 f150 Supercab 5.8l auto? Speedo and odo stop working at same time. Hard shifts, blinking od off light. Has new eec already

[@scottadelstein6319]

I tried this on my 05 Ford Freestyle ...I'm just seeing a message Entering Test Mode and that's it...I'm not able to toggle into the different displays ....any ideas...Thanks

[@RafaVitor]

i think this style cluster is different than the 05’s I’m pretty sure they stopped in 04

[@romphonix]

It works.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

What's funny is the bulb test is useless unless you had a picture of what every single light was. How would you know which one was out unless it was an obvious 1 not working? And they are all LEDs anyways, so how would you even change it when they are soldered to the PC board,(no bulbs)?

[@TruckStuff1]

Well, in daylight you can see where there is supposed to be a light on. The test is used to diagnose an issue where a light is not coming on when you're trying to figure out if it's a switch problem, mechanical problem or a bulb. Also, they are not LED, they are bulbs. Which is why it's called a bulb test. And why you need to test the bulbs.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

@@TruckStuff1 Really I don't think you know your stuff, I've taken mine apart and it's ALL LEDs,and mine's only a 2008.... (It also says 'bulbs' in the sequence) I was just joking around but I guess you kind of revealed something that you don't know for once? 🤷‍♂️🥴

[@mandyceniceros8995]

why is my truck vabrite when it get to 40 it gets wores

[@cadeng8168]

Mandy Ceniceros could be misalignment or warped brake discs.

[@brandonhoover1749]

Drive shaft

[@larsonwells2656]

Because it's

[@drakeslife6174]

@@larsonwells2656 a Ford

[@romphonix]

Will it work in an 07 F150?

[@Pjshipman27]

yes

[@johnbingaman5761]

My truck 2005 Ford sport trac, shows message" Check Gages" all gages seem to be working how do I get this message off? Is something wrong?

[@jmd5482]

Hey Trey some how I managed to get myself into test mode now how do I get it back to normal I have a 2005 Ford Explorer xlt

[@ihacker1139]

John Bingaman I have a 2004 sport trac and i have the same problem but it’s only once a day when I start it I’ll have trouble and it will say “ check gages “ then I try to turn it on again and it works perfectly fine

[@torontoroofworks9790]

Transmission oil faulty sensor. Had the same issue. 2004 f250

[@erichabursky8613]

For what year

[@TruckStuff1]

99-04

[@farogaglio2012]

forddieselpower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7422 link to what all the test modes mean *****

[@vvvdog200]

spit it out

[@crashedhdd11]

This video contains no useful information. Just someone playing around with a test mode. This just junks up the internet when searching for needed information.

[@kyleneveau2104]

I know wtf lol trying to find out what the fuck this would be called lol to see what they all mean