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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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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