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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1992F 250 2WD PICKUP V8-302 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMINGTESTING AND INSPECTION
1992 Ford F 250 2WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L
Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection
1992 Ford F 250 2WD Pickup V8-302 5.0LSECTION Testing and Inspection
1. Disconnect the SPOUT/SAW connector.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle.
3. While observing ignition timing with a timing light, install the SPOUT/SAW connector.
a. If the ignition timing changed when the SPOUT/SAW connector was installed continue with engine running self test. Key ON Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test
b. If the ignition timing did not change when the SPOUT/SAW connector was installed continue with engine running test and look for code 213/18. Key ON Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test
If the code is present, ignore any other codes and refer to the appropriate code chart for code 213/18.
If the code is not present, continue with the engine running test as directed in the test.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle.
3. While observing ignition timing with a timing light, install the SPOUT/SAW connector.
a. If the ignition timing changed when the SPOUT/SAW connector was installed continue with engine running self test. Key ON Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test
b. If the ignition timing did not change when the SPOUT/SAW connector was installed continue with engine running test and look for code 213/18. Key ON Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test
If the code is present, ignore any other codes and refer to the appropriate code chart for code 213/18.
If the code is not present, continue with the engine running test as directed in the 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.