Cluster Diagnostic Mode for the Ford EF Falcon
- Document Contents
- Introduction
- Entering Diagnostic mode
- Diagnostic Codes
- Police Cluster Diagnostics
- Document Information
- Information on how to enter the Instrument Cluster diagnostics (Engineering) Mode
- Vehicle: Ford Falcon (EF)
- Copyright Owner: Matthew Jones (Matti Jones) (ZerOne)
- Document Visits: 3447
- Created: Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:47 am
- Revised: Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:50 am (Rev 1)
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This document describes the Falcon EF/EL Dash Diagnostic Information that is provided when the Dash is placed in Diagnostic mode
The information that is returned is displayed using the Odometer display area, and includes the information that is transferred on the ECU bus
This includes Fuel level, Fuel consumption, oil pressure, Coolant Temperature, RPM, Vehicle speed, Gear lever position, and many others
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The diagnostic mode can be entered by using the following method
- 1) With the ignition key in the off position, press and hold the Odometer reset knob for 10 seconds.
- 2) whilst holding the button in, switch the ignition to the on position. (Note : It is not necessary to start the car).
- 3) With the ignition on, press the odometer button 3 times in quick succession.
- 4) On the third press, hold the odometer button down, until the Seatbelt lamp is no longer illuminated.
- 5) The Odometer should blank out. After a period of 10 seconds, the display will flash FORD
- 6) Press the Odometer button again to go to the first Diagnostic mode
To view the next diagnostic mode, press the Odometer button for about 1 second
To view the previous diagnostic modes, press and hold the Odometer button for about 2 second
To Exit the Diagnostic mode, hold the Odometer Button until the Odometer display returns to normal
- 1) With the ignition key in the off position, press and hold the Odometer reset knob for 10 seconds.
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Mode Top Line Bottom Line 1 Petrol in Litres (No Level Buffering) Petrol Sender Resistance (Unbuffered) 2 Coolant Temperature (Degrees C) 3 Engine RPM Vehicle Speed (KM/H) 4 Oil Pressure (Bar, 1 decimal Point) Battery Voltage (Volts) 5 Instant Fuel Consumption (L/100Km) Instant Fuel Consumption (x 0.1 Litres) 6 Fuel used since Trip Avg L/100 Reset (x 0.1L)
This Value is used to calculate the Trip computer Average Fuel consumption L/100KmKms Travelled since Trip Avg L/100 Reset 7 Buffered Fuel Tank Level (In Litres)
Value used for Petrol GaugeBuffered Fuel Tank Lever Sender Resistance 8 Gear Position (PNRD321) 9 Unknown - 256 Unknown - Varies from 00, 01, 02 10 Unknown - 81 Unknown - 00 11 0000 1100 12 1111 0000 13 0000 0000 14 00 15 00 16 00 17 Illuminates all segments Illuminates all Segments 18 Blank Odometer Screen Blank Odometer Screen
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In addition to the above diagnostic modes, the Police (Chaser) Instrument clusters also have a Speedo Calibration mode.
The Police (Ex-Chaser) instrument cluster allows re-programming of the Speedo Reading, (and consequently the Odometer), so as a Precise Speedo Reading can be made.
This also means that the Speedo can be re-calibrated, when making changes to the Factory fitted wheels, Tyre Profiles, as well as altering differential Ratios.
To determine if you have a Police (Ex Chaser) Instrument Cluster fitted, try the following Routine, to enter the calibration mode.
To Calculate Calibration figures for the Police Instrument cluster, when making the above modifications, please check the Diff and Tyre Calculator Page.
Warning : Playing with the Instrument Calibration feature will modify your Speedo, and Odometer readings.
Please be sure of the consequences of changing these settings, and also Make note of your Original Calibration Setting
This will ensure that you can return the Speedo Calibration Back to its original condition, if modified.
Entering the Police Instruments Calibration Mode - (Police EF to AU Series I models)
- 1) With the ignition key in the On position, press and hold the Odometer reset knob for 5 seconds, then release.
- 2) The Odometer will then display "SPEEDO #.#" - where #.# is the Speedo calibration Percentage, and is set to "0.0" Percent from the factory.
- 3) To increase the Percentage adjustment, Press the Odometer reset shaft for a short period of time (0.2 to 0.7 seconds). This will increase the adjustment by 0.5%
- 4) To decrease the Percentage adjustment, Press the Odometer reset shaft for a long period of time (0.8 to 4.9 seconds). This will decrease the adjustment by 0.5%
- 5) To exit the Speedo calibration mode, press and hold the Odometer Reset shaft for a period longer than 5 seconds.
Entering the Police Instruments Calibration Mode - (Police AU Series II - AUIII and BA Models)
- 1) With the ignition key in the Off position, press and hold the Odometer reset knob
- 2) Turn the Ignition Switch On, and continue to hold the Reset shaft in for 5 seconds, until the cluster enters calibration mode, (Typically 5 seconds)
- 2) The Odometer will then display "SPEEDO #.#" - where #.# is the Speedo calibration Percentage, and is set to "0.0" Percent from the factory.
- 3) To increase the Percentage adjustment, Press the Odometer reset shaft for a short period of time (0.2 to 0.7 seconds). This will increase the adjustment by 0.5%
- 4) To decrease the Percentage adjustment, Press the Odometer reset shaft for a long period of time (0.8 to 4.9 seconds). This will decrease the adjustment by 0.5%
- 5) To exit the Speedo calibration mode, press and hold the Odometer Reset shaft for a period longer than 5 seconds.
- 1) With the ignition key in the On position, press and hold the Odometer reset knob for 5 seconds, then release.