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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1984RV CUTAWAY 5.8 GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSIS5.0L/5.8L EEC IV TESTINGCIRCUIT TESTINGTEST P - THERMACTOR OUTPUT CIRCUIT CHECK
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Test P - THERMACTOR Output Circuit Check
1984 Ford RV Cutaway 5.8 GSECTION Test P - THERMACTOR Output Circuit Check
- Turn ignition off and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect harness at TAB and TAD solenoids. With DVOM on 200 ohm scale, measure resistance of TAB and TAD solenoids. If both readings 50-100 ohms, reconnect solenoids and go to next step. If either reading less than 50 ohms or more than 100 ohms, replace TAB/TAD solenoid assembly and repeat QUICK TEST .
- Turn ignition on (engine off). With DVOM on 20 volt scale, connect positive lead to vehicle power circuit of TAB solenoid and negative lead to good ground. Repeat test on TAD solenoid. If both readings 10.5 volts or more, go to next step. If either reading less than 10.5 volts, repair open circuit and repeat QUICK TEST .
- Turn ignition off and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect 60-pin connector at ECA and inspect. Repair as required. Connect breakout box and leave ECA disconnected. With DVOM on 200 ohm scale, measure continuity from box pin 51 to TAB circuit at TAB harness. Then measure from box pin 11 to TAD circuit at TAD harness. If both readings less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If either reading 5 ohms or more, repair open circuit and repeat QUICK TEST .
- Turn ignition off and wait 10 seconds. Breakout box installed and ECA and TAB/TAD solenoid disconnected. With DVOM on 200,000 ohm scale, measure resistance from box pin 51 to pins 37 and 57. Then from box pin 11 to same pins. If all readings 10,000 ohms or more, go to next step. If any reading less than 10,000 ohms, repair short to power and repeat QUICK TEST .
- Turn ignition off and wait 10 seconds. Breakout box installed and ECA and TAB/TAD solenoid disconnected. With DVOM on 200,000 ohm scale, measure resistance from box pin 51 to pins 40, 46 and 60 in turn. Then from box pin 11 to same pins. If all readings less than 10,000 ohms, repair short to ground and repeat QUICK TEST . If any reading 10,000 ohms or more, replace ECA and repeat QUICK TEST .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.