Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 3.8L

• Introduction
• Self-Diagnostic System
  • Diagnostic Formats
• Service Codes
  • Notes
  • KOEO & KOER Codes (Hard Faults)
  • Continuous Memory Codes (Soft Faults)
• Retrieving Codes
• Clearing Codes
• Reading Codes
  • KOEO & KOER Self-Test Codes
  • Separator Pulse
  • Pass Codes
  • Continuous Memory Codes
  • Fast Codes
• Quick Test
  • Description
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Visual Check & Vehicle Preparation
  • Equipment Hookup
    • Notes
    • Analog Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM)
    • "Scan" Tool
    • STAR Series Tester
    • CHECK ENGINE Or SERVICE ENGINE SOON Light (MIL)
    • MESSAGE CENTER (Continental)
  • KOEO Self-Test
  • Computed Timing Check
  • KOER Self-Test
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Continuous Monitor Mode (Wiggle Test)
    • Notes
    • KOEO Wiggle Test Procedure
    • KOER Wiggle Test Procedure
  • Intermittent & Diagnosis By Symptoms
• Additional System Functions
  • Notes
  • Check Engine/Service Engine Soon - Malfunction Indicator Light (Mil)
    • Notes
    • Output State Check
    • Failure Mode Effects Management (FMEM), Code 98 or 998
    • Hardware Limited Operational Strategy (HLOS)
    • Cylinder Balance Test
• KOEO Code/Test Menu - 3.8L
• KOER Code/Test Menu - 3.8L
• Continuous Code/Test Menu - 3.8L
• Service Code Definitions
  • Continental 3.8L PFI Service Code Definitions
  • Cougar & THUNDERBIRD 3.8L SPFI-Ma (Exc. SC) Service Code Id
  • THUNDERBIRD - 3.8L SPFI-Ma Service Code Definitions
  • Sable & TAURUS - 3.8L SPFI-Ma Service Code Definitions
• Test Pin Identification
  • 3.8L SPFI-Ma (AXODE)
  • 3.8L SPFI-Ma (RWD)
  • 3.8L SPFI-Ma (SC)
• How To Use Circuit Tests
  • Notes
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test A - No Start (TFI & Dis Ignition Systems)
  • Notes
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Models With DISTRIBUTORLESS Ignition Systems (Dis)
  • Models With Closed Bowl Distributors (CBD)
  • TFI Module Location (CBD Models)
• Test B - Checking Vehicle Battery
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test C - Reference Voltage
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test DA - Temperature Sensor Test (Act & ECT)
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test Dc - Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF)
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test DF - Map/BP Sensor (3.8L SPFI-Ma SC Only)
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure (Map/BP) Sensor
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test Dg - Knock Sensor (KS) (3.8L SPFI-Ma SC Only)
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test DH - Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test DL - PFE Valve, DPFE Sensor & EVR Solenoid
  • Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) Valve, Delta PFE (DPFE) Sensor & EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) Solenoid
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test DN - EVP Sensor & EVR Solenoid
  • EGR Valve Position (EVP) Sensor & EGR Valve Regulator (EVR) Solenoid
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test DP - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
  • Diagnostic Aids
    • Notes
    • Preliminary Instructions (A/T Vehicles)
    • Preliminary Instructions (M/T Vehicles)
• Test Dr - Cylinder Identification (CID) Sensor
  • 3.8L SPFI-Ma SC Only (Supercharged THUNDERBIRD)
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test FD - Brake On-Off (Boo) Switch
  • Continental, Sable & TAURUS Only
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test Ff - Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSPS)
  • Continental, Sable & TAURUS Only
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test G - In-Range MAF/TPS Fuel Injector Pulse Width Test
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test H - Fuel Control
  • Notes
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test Ha - Adaptive Fuel
  • Notes
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test J - Fuel Pump Circuit (Relay & Inertia Switch)
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
    • Notes
    • No Starts
    • Vehicle Starts
    • No Start
    • Engine Starts
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test KD - Canister Purge (CANP)
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test KE - Idle Speed Control (Air By-Pass)
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test KF - EDF & HEDF
  • Electro Drive Fan (EDF) & High Electro Drive Fan (HEDF)
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test Kl - Shift Indicator Light (SIL)
  • (3.8L SPFI-Ma SC Only)
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test Km - WAC & A/C Demand Switches
  • Wide Open Throttle A/C Cut-Out (WAC) & A/C Demand Switch
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
    • Notes
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test KP - Octane Adjust
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test M - Dynamic Response Test
  • Diagnostic Aids
    • Notes
    • Code 77/538 Displayed: System Failed To Recognize WOT Test
• Test Ml - STO Or Mil Lights
  • Self-Test Output (STO) Or Malfunction Indicator Light (Mil)
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
    • Notes
    • Instrument Cluster circuit failure.
• Test NA - TFI Ignition Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM)
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test NB - Dis Ignition Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM)
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test Pa - Spark Timing Check (TFI Vehicles)
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test PB - Spark Timing Check (Dis Vehicles)
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test QA - No Codes/Codes Not Listed
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
    • Notes
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test QB - Code 15, 511 Or 512 KOEO Or Continuous Memory Code
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test QC - Output State Check Not Functioning
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test S - System Check
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Test T - AXODE Transaxle
  • Continental, Sable & TAURUS
    • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
    • Notes
    • Diagnostic Aids
• Test Ta - Neutral Drive Input
  • Diagnostic Aids
  • Test Pin Identification
• Test X - Integral Relay Control Module (IRCM)
  • Diagnostic Aids
• Summary