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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1984ECONOLINE E250, VAN DISPLAY EXTENDED, 5.8 GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISDECELERATION CONTROL SYSTEMTESTINGELECTRONIC GOVERNOR MODULE CHECK
1984 Ford Econoline E250, Van Display Extended, 5.8 G

Electronic Governor Module Check

1984 Ford Econoline E250, Van Display Extended, 5.8 GSECTION Electronic Governor Module Check
  1. Check harness as follows: Number harness terminals from 1 to 8, with No. 1 being nearest the locator key.
  2. With engine running, connect tachometer to terminals 1 and 2. Engine RPM should be indicated. Next, turn ignition switch "ON". Connect positive lead of voltmeter to terminal 1 and negative lead to terminal 8. Battery voltage should be indicated.
  3. Turn ignition switch "OFF". Connect one lead of ohmmeter to terminal 4 and other lead to terminal 6. Ohmmeter should read continuity. Repeat same test between terminals 5 and 7. Continuity should again be indicated.
  4. If any terminals fail any tests, repair wiring harness as required. If harness meets all specifications, replace electronic governor module.
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