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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1991CUTAWAY 5.8 H, C6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 5.8LQUICK TESTCOMPUTED TIMING CHECK
1991 Ford Cutaway 5.8 H, C6

Computed Timing Check

1991 Ford Cutaway 5.8 H, C6SECTION Computed Timing Check

Turn ignition off and wait 10 seconds. Using jumper wire or test equipment, activate KOER SELF-TEST. Start engine and check for the following:

  • If engine starts and stalls, or stalls during self-test, go to TEST S, step 1).
  • If Code 98 or 998 is displayed, it indicates EEC-IV system is operating in Failure Mode Effects Management (FMEM). Vehicle cannot be diagnosed in KOER SELF-TEST; rerun KOEO SELF-TEST.
  • Check computed timing after the last service code has been displayed. The timing will remain fixed for 2 minutes after the last code has been received, unless self-test is deactivated.
  • Computed timing, at the crankshaft, should equal the base timing (see vehicle emission decal) plus 20 degrees BTDC. This timing may vary 3 degrees (+/-). If computed timing is within specification, perform KOER SELF-TEST. If timing is not within specification, go to step 2) of TEST PC (vehicles with EDIS), or step 2) of TEST PA (vehicles with TFI).
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