Ford Historic Self-Test Routines

IVSC-Speed Ctrl (EEC-IV Vehicles)

The IVSC-Speed Ctrl (Integrated Vehicle Speed Control) is Ford’s computerized cruise control system on EEC-IV vehicles. It is controlled by the PCM and contains a dedicated network of sensors, switches, and actuators. Both KOEO and KOER Codes exist for this test. The tool provides the ability to diagnose problems by reading DTCs.

Select IVSC-Speed Ctrl from the Ford Function List and press ENTER.

The sub-menuSelect IVSC Test is displayed.

Reading IVSC KOEO Codes

Ford Function List ? 8)Cyl Balance Test ]

`9)IVSC-Speed Ctrl [ 10 )STAR Test Mode ~

Select IVSC Test ?

`1)Read KOEO Codes 2)Read KOER Codes

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Select Read KOEO Codes from the sub-menu and press ENTER. Follow the instructions on the tool screen. These instructions will prompt the user to:

1)

Set Parking Brake.

 

2)

Put Transmission In Park Or Neutral.

 

3)

Turn A/C Off.

 

4)

Start Engine — Let Idle Until Hot.

 

5)

Turn Ign Key Off.

 

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6)

Wait 10 Seconds. Turn Key On-Engine Off. Do Not Start Engine.

 

 

 

!CAUTION

Avoid Cooling Fan! It May Turn On During Test.

During testing, it is VERY IMPORTANT that each required step be performed when prompted by the scan tool. Failure to perform these steps may set DTC(s) in the PCM.

During this test, the tool prompts the user to perform the following steps:

Press speed control ON button.

Press speed control OFF, RESUME, COAST, & ACCEL buttons.

Tap brake and clutch pedals.

Once the codes have been read by the scan tool, turn the ignition key off. Press ENTER to view the KOEO failures.

IVSC KOEO Code Read Turn Ign Key Off.

Press ENTER To Cont~

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Actron 9640 user manual IVSC-Speed Ctrl EEC-IV Vehicles, Reading Ivsc Koeo Codes

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