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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1986CAPRI GS, 2.3 A, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSFUEL INJECTION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS - PFISPECIFICATIONS
1986 Mercury Capri GS, 2.3 A, Standard
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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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.