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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982CAPRI V8-255 4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONREADING AND CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESPREPARATION FOR TESTING
1982 Mercury Capri V8-255 4.2L
Preparation For Testing
1982 Mercury Capri V8-255 4.2LSECTION Preparation For Testing
1. Turn ignition key off.
2. If using a voltmeter, connect a jumper wire from self-test trigger (circuit 201) to ground on self-test connector (circuit 60). Connect voltmeter from battery positive terminal to self-test output on self-test connector. Set voltmeter on DC volt range to read from 0 to 15 VDC.
3. If using a STAR tester, connect black lead of tester to negative battery post, red lead to self-test output terminal on self-test connector and white lead to self-test trigger terminal of connector. Refer to back of tester for additional information.
4. On engines equipped with a vacuum purge valve, disconnect hose from carbon canister to canister control valve, but do not plug. When testing and servicing is completed, be sure to reconnect this hose.
5. Ensure that carburetor linkage is off fast idle cam and choke is fully open.
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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.