Timing Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1984 Ford Ranger, 1984 Ford Cab & Chassis, and 1984 Ford Bronco II. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect grounded jumper wire from self-test input. Start engine and reconnect grounded jumper wire to self-test input. Check timing within 2 minutes after display of last code. If timing is 27-33° BTDC, proceed to KEY ON-ENGINE RUNNING (KOER) SELF-TEST . If timing is not 27-33° BTDC, proceed to TEST T .
NOTE:
If engine stalls while testing, proceed to TEST D
, step 10).