Retrieving Codes: Notes

1992 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Wagon, AutomaticSECTION Notes

Codes from EEC system are retrieved through self-test connector using the following self-test procedures: Key On Engine Off (KOEO) and Key On Engine Running (KOER). See QUICK TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no code or only intermittent fault is found after performing KOEO and KOER self-tests, proceed to SWITCH MONITOR TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.

NOTE: Before hooking up equipment to diagnose EEC system, prepare and visually inspect vehicle. See VISUAL CHECK & VEHICLE PREPARATION.
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