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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONREADING AND CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESREADING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESQUICK TESTSTESTING NOTES
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Testing Notes
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Testing Notes
- This test is used only on EEC-IV equipped vehicles.
- The quick test procedure should be used only when the diagnostic routines direct you here.
- The key ON engine OFF and engine RUNNING self-tests detect faults that are present at the time of testing. Intermittent faults that have occurred in the last 40 - 80 warm-up cycles are detected during continuous self test and stored in memory.
- Vehicles with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (CHECK ENGINE or SERVICE SOON) concern must run quick test and address any service codes present.
- If all phases of the quick test, including the phases in SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC TABLES result in a pass, it is likely that the problem is not EEC-IV related and will be found elsewhere. If this is the case, return to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES.
- When directed to a pinpoint test always read special notes and look carefully at the test schematic.
- After service, run the quick test to ensure that the problem is repaired.
- Continue testing with VISUAL CHECK.
- The quick test procedure should be used only when the diagnostic routines direct you here.
- The key ON engine OFF and engine RUNNING self-tests detect faults that are present at the time of testing. Intermittent faults that have occurred in the last 40 - 80 warm-up cycles are detected during continuous self test and stored in memory.
- Vehicles with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (CHECK ENGINE or SERVICE SOON) concern must run quick test and address any service codes present.
- If all phases of the quick test, including the phases in SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC TABLES result in a pass, it is likely that the problem is not EEC-IV related and will be found elsewhere. If this is the case, return to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES.
- When directed to a pinpoint test always read special notes and look carefully at the test schematic.
- After service, run the quick test to ensure that the problem is repaired.
- Continue testing with VISUAL CHECK.
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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.