Code Output

1985 Ford Bronco 5.8 G, Standard, TODSECTION Code Output
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Correct test results for system are dependent on the correct operation of several related non-EEC components and systems. It may be necessary to correct faults in these areas before EEC-IV will pass QUICK TEST  .

Verify that vehicle has been properly prepared. See PREPARATION  and EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP  . Turn ignition on to start SELF-TEST. DO NOT  depress throttle during test. Observe and record all service codes.

  1. If engine does not start, go to TEST A - NO START  , step 2). If KEY ON/ENGINE OFF  code and continuous memory indicate a pass (Code 11), go to TIMING CHECK  .
  2. If any KEY ON/ENGINE OFF  code is displayed with continuous memory code 11, KEY ON/ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST  indicates a fault. Record codes and go to TEST RESULTS & ACTION TO TAKE  in this test.
  3. If any KEY ON/ENGINE OFF  or any continuous memory code is displayed, KEY ON/ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST  and continuous memory indicate a fault. Record codes, but DO NOT  repair continuous memory codes at this time. All KEY ON/ENGINE OFF  and KEY ON/ENGINE RUNNING SELF-TEST  codes MUST be repaired first. Go to TEST RESULTS & ACTION TO TAKE  in this test.
  4. If KEY ON/ENGINE OFF  code 11 displayed with ANY continuous memory code (except 15), continuous memory indicates a fault. Record codes, but DO NOT  repair continuous memory codes at this time. KEY ON/ENGINE OFF  and KEY ON/ENGINE RUNNING SELF-TEST  codes MUST be repaired first. Go to TIMING CHECK  .
  5. If KEY ON/ENGINE OFF  code 11 is displayed and continuous memory code is 15, go to TEST HH - NO CODES/CODES NOT LISTED  , step 9). If NO CODES are displayed, repeat SELF-TEST and verify that no service codes are present, then go to TEST HH - NO CODES/CODES NOT LISTED  , step 1).
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