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Engine Controls - Tests W/codes - 3.0L: Overview Ford Aerostar I

DESCRIPTION

The following procedures are functional tests of EEC-IV system. There are 7 basic test steps. These test steps must be carefully followed in sequence, otherwise misdiagnosis or replacement of non-faulty components may result.

  1. Visual Check & Vehicle Preparation
  2. Equipment Hookup
  3. Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Test
  4. Computed Timing Check
  5. Key On Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test
  6. Continuous Monitor Mode (Wiggle Test)
  7. Intermittents & Diagnosis By Symptom

Hardware Limited Operational Strategy (HLOS)

If a number of system or sensor failures are present, and the ECA is not receiving enough information to operate, ECA will switch to HLOS mode. ECA will output fixed values to allow operation of vehicle. Driveability concerns will be present. ECA will not output service codes in this mode.

FREQUENTLY USED EEC-IV ABBREVIATIONS

AbbreviationDefinition
A/CAir Conditioning
ACCSA/C Cycling Switch
ACCA/C Clutch Compressor
ACTAir Charge Temperature sensor
ACVThermactor Air Control Valve
AXODAutomatic Transaxle Overdrive
BOOBrake On/Off switch
BPBarometric Pressure sensor
CANPCanister Purge solenoid
CCOConverter Clutch Override
CFICentral Fuel Injection
CIDCylinder Identification sensor
CKTCircuit
DISDirect Ignition System
DVOMDigital Volt/Ohm Meter (see VOM)
ECAElectronic Control Assembly, processor, computer
ECTEngine Coolant Temperature sensor
EDFElectric Drive Fan relay assembly
EECElectronic Engine Control
EGOExhaust Gas Oxygen sensor (see HEGO)
EGRExhaust Gas Recirculation system
EGRCEGR Control solenoid or system
EGRVEGR Vent solenoid or system
EVPEGR Position sensor
EVREGR Valve Regulator
FIFuel Injector or Fuel Injection
FPFuel Pump
FPMFuel Pump Monitor
FWDFront Wheel Drive
GND or GRNDGround
HEDFHigh Speed Electro Drive Fan relay or circuit
HEGOHeated EGO sensor
HEGOGHEGO Ground circuit
HOHigh Output
HSCHigh Swirl Combustion, engine type
IDMIgnition Diagnostic Module
IGNIgnition system or circuit
INJInjector or Injection
ISCIdle Speed Control
ITSIdle Tracking Switch
KAMKeep Alive Memory
KAPWRKeep Alive Power
KOEOKey On Engine Off
KOERKey On Engine Running
KSKnock Sensor
LLiter(s)
LOSLimited Operation Strategy, computer function
LUSLock-Up Solenoid
MAFMass Air Flow sensor, meter or circuit
MAPManifold Absolute Pressure sensor
MA PFIMass Air Sequential Port Fuel Injection system
MCUMicroprocessor Control Unit
MILMalfunction Indicator Light
MPFIMulti Point Fuel Injection
NDSNeutral Drive Switch
NGSNeutral Gear Switch
NPSNeutral Pressure Switch
OCCOutput Circuit Check
OHCOverhead Camshaft, engine type
OSCOutput State Check
PFEPressure Feedback EGR sensor or circuit
PFIPort Fuel Injection
PIPProfile Ignition Pickup
PSPSPower Steering Pressure Switch
PWR GNDPower Ground circuit
RWDRear Wheel Drive
SCSuper Charged, engine type
PFIPort Fuel Injection (see MA SEFI)
SIG RTNSignal Return circuit
SILShift Indicator Light
SPOUTSpark Output Signal, from ECA
SS 3/4-4/3Shift Solenoid circuit
STARSelf Test Automatic Readout, test equipment
STISelf Test Input circuit
STOSelf Test Output circuit
TAB/TADThermactor Air Bypass/Thermactor Air Diverter Tandem solenoid valves operated by separate circuits.
TFIThick Film Ignition system
TGSTop Gear Switch (cancels SIL operation in top gear)
THSTransmission Hydraulic Switch
TP/TPSThrottle Position Sensor
TTSTransmission Temperature Switch
VAFVane Air Flow sensor or circuit
VATVane Air Temperature
VBATTVehicle Battery Voltage
VMVane Meter
VOMAnalog Volt/Ohm Meter (see DVOM)
VPWRVehicle Power supply voltage (regulated 10-14 volts)
VREFVoltage Reference (ECA supplied reference voltage, 4-6 volts)
VSCVehicle Speed Control sensor or signal
VSSVehicle Speed Sensor or signal
WACWOT A/C Cut-off switch or circuit
WOTWide Open Throttle

FREQUENTLY USED EEC-IV ABBREVIATIONS DEFINITIONS