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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 30 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - EEC-IV (3.0L))
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Section 30 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - EEC-IV (3.0L))
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Section 30 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - EEC-IV (3.0L))
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- Introduction
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Quick Test
- Additional System Functions
- Service Code-To-Test Reference Menus
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Definition Charts
- Circuit Tests
- Notes
- How To Use Circuit Tests
- Circuit Test Aa - No-Start - Di - Dist Ignition Systems
- Circuit Test Ab - No-Start EI - DISTRIBUTORLESS Ignition Systems (Low Data Rate)
- Circuit Test Ac - No-Start - EI - DISTRIBUTORLESS Ignition Systems (High Data Rate)
- Circuit Test B - Checking Vehicle Battery
- Circuit Test C - Reference Voltage
- Circuit Test DA - Temperature Sensor Test (IAT & ECT)
- Circuit Test Db - EGR Temperature (EGRT) Sensor
- Circuit Test Dc - Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor
- Circuit Test Dd - EGR Position (EGRP) Sensor, EGR Vacuum (EGRV) Solenoid & EGR Atmospheric (EGRA) Solenoid
- Circuit Test De - Flex Fuel (Ff) Sensor
- Circuit Test DF - Map/Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor
- Circuit Test Dg - Knock Sensor (KS)
- Circuit Test DH - Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
- Circuit Test DL - Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) Valve, Delta
- Circuit Test DN - EGR Valve Position (EVP) Sensor & EGR Valve Regulator (EVR) Solenoid
- Circuit Test DP - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
- Circuit Test Dr - Cylinder Identification (CID) Circuit
- Circuit Test FD - Brake On-Off (Boo) Switch
- Circuit Test FE - Electrical Load Inputs
- Circuit Test Ff - Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch
- Circuit Test G - MAF/TPS Fuel Injector Pulse Width Test
- Circuit Test H - Fuel Control
- Circuit Test Ha - Adaptive Fuel Strategy
- Circuit Test HB - Flex Fuel Control
- Circuit Test J - Fuel Pump Circuit (Relay & Inertia Switch)
- Circuit Test KA - EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) Solenoid
- Circuit Test Kb - Canister Purge (CANP) Valve
- CKT Test Kc - Secondary Air Injection Solenoids (AIRB/AIRD)
- Circuit Test KD - Canister Purge (CANP)
- Circuit Test KE - Idle Air Control (IAC) Solenoid
- Circuit Test Kl - Shift Indicator Light (SIL)
- Circuit Test Km - Wide Open Throttle A/C Cut-Out (WAC) & A/C Demand Switch
- Circuit Test Kn - Fuel Pressure Reg CNTRL (FPRC) Solenoid
- Circuit Test KP - Octane Adjust
- Circuit Test Kt - Intake Manifold Runner CNTRL (IMRC) System
- Circuit Test M - Dynamic Response Test
- Circuit Test Ml - Self-Test Output (STO) Or Malfunction Indicator LT (Mil)
- Circuit Test NA - Distributor Ignition System Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM)
- Circuit Test NB - Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM) DISTRIBUTORLESS Ignition System (Low Data Rate)
- Circuit Test NC - Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM) DISTRIBUTORLESS Ignition System (High Data Rate)
- CKT Test Pa - Spark Timing Check (Distributor IGN Systems)
- Circuit Test PB - Spark Timing Check DISTRIBUTORLESS IGN System (Low Data Rate)
- Circuit Test Pc - Spark Timing Check DISTRIBUTORLESS Ignition System (High Data Rate)
- Circuit Test QA - No Codes/Codes Not Listed
- Circuit Test QB - Diagnostic Trouble Code 512
- Circuit Test QC - Output State Check Not Functioning
- Circuit Test S - System Check
- Circuit Test Ta - Clutch Pedal Position (CCP) Switch/Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch
- Circuit Test Tb - Transmission CNTRL SW (TCS), Transmission CNTRL SW Module (TCSM) & Trans CNTRL Indicator Light (TCIL)
- Circuit Test TC - Transmission Solenoids
- Circuit Test TD - Manual Lever Position (MLP) Sensor
- Circuit Test Te - Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor
- Circuit Test TF - Transmission Speed Sensor
- CKT Test TG - Elect Trans Continuous Mem Diag Trouble Codes
- Circuit Test X - Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM)
- Circuit Test XB - Variable Control Relay Module (VCRM)
- Summary
- Wiring Diagrams
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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.