Fuel Injection System Specifications - PFI: Specifications

1986 Mercury Capri GS, 2.3 A, StandardSECTION Specifications
1.9L (EEC-IV) MPFI & SEFI SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Manual Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 900
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Automatic Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 800
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
2.3L NON-TURBO (EEC-IV) MPFI & SEFI SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Manual Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 725-825
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Automatic Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM)
Exc. Super Cab models 625-775 RPM
Super Cab models 725-875 RPM
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
2.3L TURBO (EEC-IV) MPFI & SEFI SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Manual Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 825-975
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Automatic Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 925-1075
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
2.9L (EEC-IV) MPFI & SEFI SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Manual Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM)
Exc. Calif. 2WD 850 RPM
Calif. 2WD 900 RPM
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Automatic Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 800
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
3.0l (EEC-IV) MPFI & SEFI SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Passenger Cars
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 595-655
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Light Trucks & Vans
Manual Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 875-925
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Automatic Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 990-1090
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
5.0L (EEC-IV) MPFI & SEFI SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Passenger Cars
Base Engine
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 595-655
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
High Output Engine
Manual Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 625-775
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Automatic Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 550-700
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Light Trucks & Vans
Manual Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 775 Max.
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
Auto Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Non-adjustable (0.6-1.1 volts) Optimum reading is .84 volts
Hot (Slow) Idle Speed (RPM) 675 Max.
Idle Speed Control Non-adjustable
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  • 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.
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