KOEO Wiggle Test

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION KOEO Wiggle Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mercury Tracer and 1994 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect test equipment. See TESTS W/CODES - EEC 1.8L article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section. Turn ignition on. Activate self-test using jumper lead or diagnostic tester. Read any existing codes and clear memory. Reactivate self-diagnostic function. Wait 10 seconds, and then deactivate and reactivate self-test to enter WIGGLE TEST. Tap, move and wiggle the suspected sensor and/or harness area. If a fault is detected, a code may be stored in memory and indicated at the diagnostic tester or Scan tool. Record or retrieve code, and perform CIRCUIT TEST indicated in CODE REFERENCE table in TESTS W/CODES - EEC 1.8L article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

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