1990 Ford Bronco II RWD, Standard, M5OD-R1FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Functional Test

  1. With ignition switch off, connect a 12-volt test light between glow plug module test terminal and ground. See Figure. Position test light so that it can be seen from driver's seat. Turn ignition switch to ON position and monitor test light. Compare test light times to chart. See Fig 1. Total test light ON time includes time from the beginning of the initial ON cycle to the end of the last ON-OFF cycle measured in seconds.
    Fig 1: 7.3L Glow Plug Module Functional Test Chart
    G91C13450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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