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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988BRONCO 4.9 Y, STANDARD, M5OD-R2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION SYSTEM - TFI-IVTESTINGIGNITION COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT SWITCHING
1988 Ford Bronco 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2
Ignition Coil Primary Circuit Switching
1988 Ford Bronco 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Ignition Coil Primary Circuit Switching
- Place ignition switch in "OFF" position. Disconnect wiring harness connector from ignition module. Inspect connector for dirt, corrosion and damage. Repair if necessary. If okay, reconnect harness. Connect a non-powered 12-volt test light between coil "TACH" terminal and engine ground. See Fig 1.
- Crank engine and observe test light. If test light comes on or flashes, remove test light. Proceed to IGNITION COIL PRIMARY RESISTANCE test.
- If test light does not light or if it is very dim, remove test light. Proceed to PRIMARY CIRCUIT CONTINUITY test.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.