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Instructions are available for viewing.
The default is YES. If NO is selected, the
test will begin to initialize.

If YES is selected, the following instructions will appear.

❒

Gently tap and shake the sensor.

❒

Wiggle the sensor connectors.

❒

Twist and shake the wiring between the sensor and the PCM.

Press

ENTER

to continue. The next instruction states: Beeper sounds and mes-

sage displayed while fault exists. Press

ENTER

to Test and the test will begin

to initialize.

After the 10-second initialization period,
the tool is ready for the

Wiggle Test

.

Locate the suspect sensor or circuit
according to the above instructions.

If a fault is detected, the tool will beep
and displays a FAULT PRESENT mes-
sage. A DTC(s) will be stored in the PCM
and in the tool. When done, press

FUNC

to return to the Ford Function List.

Perform the “

Read KOEO Codes

” on page 6-1 to retrieve the DTC(s) set during

wiggle test.

After making all repairs, perform “

Erase Codes

” on page 6-6 to clear the mem-

ory.

Output Switch Test (EEC-IV Vehicles)

The

Output Sw (Switch) Test

, also known as the Output State Check, is used

to check the operation of the computer-controlled relays and solenoids on
EEC-IV vehicles. The user can troubleshoot circuits using a voltmeter to mea-
sure voltage at the relays and solenoids in both energized and non-energized
conditions. All measurements should be recorded for reference.

✓

Fuel injectors are NOT energized during this test.

✓

On vehicles equipped with Integrated Vehicle Speed Control (IVSC), fail-
ure to disconnect the vacuum supply hose from the Speed Control Servo
energizes the Speed Control Solenoids.

Select

Output Sw Test

from the Ford

Function List and press

ENTER

.

Observe the screens and follow the
instructions.

1) Set Parking Brake.
2) Put Transmission In Park Or Neutral.
3) Turn A/C Off.
4) Start Engine — Let Idle Until Hot.

View Instructions

For Wiggle Test?

<YES> NO

~

Wiggle Test Running

Status:

*** Circuit OK ***

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Wiggle Test Running

Status:

***Fault Present***

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Ford Function List |

5)Wiggle test

]

` 6)Output Sw Test [

7)DCL Data

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