Ford Historic (OBD I) Diagnostics

Reading IVSC KOER Codes

From the Diagnostic Codes Menu:

 

1. Select IVSC Speed Ctrl.

Diagnostic Codes Menu

•Use the

UP or DOWN arrow

Read KOEO Codes

Read KOER Codes

keys until IVSC Speed Ctrl is

Erase Codes

highlighted.



 

 

IVSC Speed Ctrl

•Press

ENTER.

Review Data

Print Data

 

 

Code Lookup

2. Select Read KOER Codes.

 

•Use the UP or DOWN arrow

Select IVSC Test

keys until Read KOER Codes

Read KOEO Codes

is highlighted.

￿ Read KOER Codes

•Press ENTER.

 

3.

Perform the following:

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1)

Set parking brake.

2)

Transmission in park (P) or neutral (N).

 

3)

Turn A/C off.

 

4)

Start engine and let idle until hot.

 

5)

Turn ignition key off.

 

6)

Wait 10 seconds. Start engine and let idle.

✓ During testing, the Scan Tool prompts the user to press the vehicle’s speed control ON button.

!WARNING

!CAUTION

Exhaust gases are harmful or lethal. Always operate vehicle in a well-ventilated area.

The Read KOER test is done with the engine running. Do not over-rev engine. Observe all safety precautions.

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