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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1985BRONCO 5.8 G, STANDARD, TODREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 40 (5.0L EFI EEC IV TESTING)QUICK TESTSCONTINUOUS SELF-TESTCLEARING CONTINUOUS MEMORY CODES
1985 Ford Bronco 5.8 G, Standard, TOD
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 Pickup, 1986 Ford Econoline, 1986 Ford Club Wagon, and 1986 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform KEY ON/ENGINE OFF 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.
- Repeat KEY ON/ENGINE OFF 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 step.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.