Clearing Continuous Memory Codes

1985 Ford Bronco 5.8 G, Standard, TODSECTION Clearing Continuous Memory Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1986 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Perform KEY ON/ENGINE OFF (KOEO) SELF-TESTΒ  . When the first service code appears, exit SELF-TEST program by disconnecting STAR tester or by removing jumper wire from Self-Test Input (STI) pigtail. Exiting QUICK TESTΒ  in this manner will clear all codes stored in continuous memory.
  2. Repeat KEY ON/ENGINE OFF (KOEO) SELF-TESTΒ  . If code output is 11-10-11, go to Continuous Memory Codes To Be TestedΒ  . If code output is not correct, check Self-Test Input (STI) circuit for short to ground. Repair short and repeat Clearing Continuous Memory CodesΒ  under CONTINUOUS SELF-TEST.
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