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This is the 1994 PCED OBDI-A
SECTION 7A: EEC-IV Intermittent Fault Diagnosis
EEC-IV MONITOR: Symptom and Continuous DTC Charts — STEP 8
In this step, select one of fourteen symptoms from the chart below. If a Continuous DTC is occurring, go to the Continuous Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) chart listed below. After the symptom or DTC is selected, you will be directed to the appropriate visual/mechanical checks and EEC checks. Continue to STEP9 - Road Test Set-Up.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/9497faq/maint/vra/vra07006.htm
For example;
Misses in Idle and Cruise, see Chart 9
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/9497faq/maint/vra/vra07015.htm#vrachart9
•Check vacuum lines for leaks or wear.
Get a good quality Vacuum Gauge from Parts Store
see my Vacuum leak test Acronyms & gauge pic here @
http://broncozone.com/topic/23994-90-58l-getting-continuous-code-33-and-running-code-44/
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Also go through the HVAC Control panel to "exercise" (our Pal BroncoJoe enjoys this) all functions incl. AC, Defrost, Vent, etc.
The air handling system is designed to provide defrost when no vacuum is applied to any of the three air door vacuum motors. This is done to prevent a situation where defrost cannot be obtained due to a system vacuum leak. Instead, a leak in the vacuum control circuit will send all airflow to the defroster outlets. This condition may occur during acceleration (slow leak), may exist at all times (large leak) and may happen only when certain specific functions are selected, indicating a leak in that portion of the circuit. ..." from F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
Source: by Ford
Check Fuel Pressure
http://www.thedieselstop.com/faq/9497faq/maint/vra/vra06049.htm#vra06hschem
Most parts stores have a loan a tool program with hefty deposit that is fully refundable upon retur (inspect it before giving deposit, check that all accessories are included)
Timing Adjustment in Ford EFI Engines; MIESK5 NOTE; Spark timing that is ******** from specification may increase exhaust gas temperature and shorten catalyst life. Refer to the following procedure for service details. a. Check spark timing. Check base timing with spout disconnected.
Set base timing to the specification on the vehicle emission decal.
b. Check computed timing with spout connected.
NOTE: COMPUTED TIMING IS EQUAL TO BASE TIMING PLUS 20° BTDC ± 3°.
Use the ignition key only to start the vehicle. Attaching a remote starter might disable or initiate the start mode timing after the vehicle is started..." READ MORE
Source: by Ryan M (Fireguy50) at
http://web.archive.org/web/20130817010931/http://oldfuelinjection.com/?p=71