Ford Historic Self-Test Routines

If no DTC is present, continue with the paragraph following the note below. If any DTC(s) are present, the Cyl Balance Test stops and the tool displays the screen to the right.

Correct All

Faults

Rerun

Test

 

 

View

Fault

Codes?

 

<YES>

NO

~

Select YES to review the DTC(s), then turn engine off. Record them and make repairs before repeating the Cyl Balance Test.

In the next step, Do Not touch any vehicle or tool keys while the test is running. Allow engine to idle. Engine speed may drop or become uneven — this is normal.

With no DTCs present, the tool prompts the user to Depress and release the Throttle Halfway within the next 1.5 minutes. Press ENTER to continue. Do not move the throttle.

Running Test.

Don`t Move Throttle

Test Under 5 Min.

Time Remaining=4:45 ~

Fully Depress And. Release Throttle Once In Next 1.5 Min. Press ENTER to Cont.~

If throttle is moved, after depressing and releasing the throttle the tool will display an error message indicating that the test failed due to throttle movement. It prompts the user to retest the vehicle or return to the Ford Function List.

6✓ Noise from the Throttle Position Sensor may cause the test to abort even though the throttle was not moved.

If the engine operates properly, the screen to the right displays. Press ENTER to continue.

Stage 1 Completed.

Code 90: Cylinder

Balance Test Passed.

Press ENTER To Cont

If a problem exists with one or more cylinders, the tool displays a list of failed cylinder(s). Press ENTER to continue.

Stage 1 Completed. Failed Cylinders:

1

Press ENTER To Cont~

Refer to the applicable vehicle service manual for cylinder numbering

sequence. Cylinder failure may be caused by faulty injectors, sparks plugs, or wiring.

Turn the ignition key Off and press ENTER to continue — the tool prompts the user to retest (up to three times). If required, rerun the test to double check the results, or to check for weaker or dead cylinders.

When done, press FUNC to return to the Ford Function List.

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9640 specifications

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