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Diagnosis By Symptom Test: 1.9L

  1. When engine stalls in operation or during SELF-TEST, runs rough or misses, or has an "always rich" or "always lean" condition, perform the following checks:
    • Perform SYSTEM CHECK, ISC Check. Use TEST SS - SYSTEM CHECK  step 1).
    • Check BP sensor, using TEST H - BP SENSOR , step 11).
    • Check for, and repair, any bad ground or power connections.
    • Check ignition components (cap, rotor, wires, coil, & plugs).
    • Check basic engine components (valves, cam timing, compression, etc.).
  2. When detonation (spark knock) occurs, go to TEST W - EGR ON/OFF CHECK , step 1).
  3. If on restarts, high idle speeds and 3-5 minutes of detonation occur, go to TEST W - EGR ON/OFF CHECK , step 1).
  4. If no fast idle occurs when A/C is turned on, go to TEST M - NEUTRAL-A/C SWITCH , step 1).
  5. If gasoline fumes accumulate in engine compartment, go to TEST Y - CANISTER PURGE (CANP) CHECK , step 1).
  6. If A/C does not cut-off under wide open throttle (WOT) conditions, go to TEST GG - WOT-A/C CUT-OUT , step 1).
Fig 1: 1.9L EFI EEC-IV Wiring Diagram (Escort, EXP, & Lynx)
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