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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994AEROSTAR AWD V6-245 4.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSX - CONSTANT CONTROL RELAY MODULE (CCRM)X105 - CONTINUOUS CODE 542: CHECK EEC-IV HARNESS
1994 Ford Aerostar AWD V6-245 4.0L
X105 - Continuous Code 542: Check EEC-IV Harness
1994 Ford Aerostar AWD V6-245 4.0LSECTION X105 - Continuous Code 542: Check EEC-IV Harness
A Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 542 indicates that one of the following intermittent conditions has occurred:
- Fuel pump circuit activated when Powertrain Control Module (PCM) expected circuit to be off (i.e. fuel system test or prime procedure).
- Inertia Fuel Shutoff switch was tripped, then reset.
- Open circuit in or between the fuel pump and Fuel Pump Monitor (FPM) circuit at the PCM (refer to schematic).
- Poor fuel pump ground.
- FPM or power-to-pump circuit short to power.
- Fuel pump relay contacts stuck closed.
- Left/Front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) circuit short to power (w/dual HO2S).
- Engine stall due to excessive load.
- Start engine.
- Check for engine stall/stumble while performing the following (also, if possible, listen for fuel pump turning off):
- Shake, wiggle, bend the Power-To-Pump circuit between the Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM) Pin 5 and the fuel pump.
- Shake, wiggle, bend the fuel pump ground circuit from the fuel pump to ground.
- Lightly tap the fuel pump to simulate road shock.
- Lightly tap Inertia Fuel Shutoff switch to simulate road shock.
- Key "OFF".
- Inspect the fuel pump vehicle harness connector and the fuel pump ground for corrosion, damaged pins, etc.
- Is fault indicated/found?
Yes -- Isolate fault and service as necessary. Clear continuous memory DTC. Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Rerun quick test. Quick Test Appendix (Detailed Testing Instructions)
No -- Go to X106. X106 - Check FPM Circuit
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.