1987 Ford Tempo LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Code/Test Menu (KOER)

KEY ON/ENGINE RUNNING CIRCUIT TEST MENU

Code No. Go To: Circuit Test No. (Step No.)
12 AA (23)
13 AA (26)
16 AA (26)
21 G (1)
22 H (7)
23 AA (12)
24 E (1)
31 M (1)
32 M (13)
33 M (14)
34 M (18)
35 M (5)
41 W (7)
42 W (12)
52 R (5)
55 P (3)
58 AA (5)
98 (1) N/A
99 (2) N/A
(1) If Code 98 is displayed, go back and perform KOEO SELF-TEST and obtain a Code 11 for KOEO SELF TEST portion of the QUICK TESTΒ  .
(2) Idle Speed Control has not "learned" yet. Repeat QUICK TESTΒ  .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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