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1989 mustang 5.0 thinks its a V6 !! (Cyl Codes?)

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  • Start date Start date Aug 24, 2009

TechSteele

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I was Talking to my car today
It must have been put together in Canada because i dont think it talks in English,

The First set of Blinks/Beeps "Should" tell the number of cylinders, right?

I am getting a 3, which according to the list of codes i have is for a V6?
The code/beeps for a v8 it SAYS, should be 4

It runs fine, no dead cylinders (Knock On Wood), so its not just trying to use 6 of the 8 cylinders.

Am i reading it wrong, or is my list wrong, or is my Car haveing personality issues? hehe
(its a A9L comp, in an 89' lx/gt, 5.0)

The only other codes i got (if i read them right) were saying it had bad signals from the EGR and the Coolant gauge and the O2 Sensor.
That part seems right, since is has no coolant gauge or EGR, but it dont know that, and i have new O2s to go in, i figured they were bad, before i checked for codes.
 

BlownFiveLiter

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It doesn't flash anything as an identifier of the number of cylinders.
 

dcurtis

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My code scanner flashes I think 3 times also, maybe four, I just assumed it was letting you know the codes will follow so get ready
 

TechSteele

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The 89's dont flash codes?

I should have mentioned i was useing an Actron Code Scanner #CP9015 Domestic Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
The book for the scanner says - under step 7

1) Verify Ignition Key is in OFF
Position.
2) Put Code Scanner HOLD/TEST
Switch in HOLD Position.
WARNING: The next step involves
starting the engine. Observe safety
precautions.
• Always operate vehicle in a well
ventilated area. Do NOT inhale
exhaust gases – they are very
poisonous!
• Set the parking brake.
• Put shift lever in PARK (automatic
transmission) or NEUTRAL (manual
transmission).
• Block the drive wheels.
• Stay away from moving engine
parts.
3) Start the Engine.
• If engine will not start, stalls or runs
rough, refer to vehicle service
manual for troubleshooting charts
related to the symptom.
4) Run the Engine to Warm the EGO
Sensor.
• The EGO (Exhaust Gas Oxygen)
sensor must be warmed-up to
operate for this test.
• Run engine at 2000 RPM for at
least 2 minutes.
5) Turn Engine OFF – Wait 10
Seconds – Restart Engine.
6) Put Code Scanner HOLD/TEST
Switch in TEST Position.
• This starts the KOER (Key On
Engine Running) Self-Test.
7) Get Engine Identification (ID) Code
from the Flashing STO Light.
NOTE: If the light does not flash, go
back and repeat SELF-TEST PART 4
starting with Step 5. If the light still
does not flash, you have a problem
which must be repaired before
proceeding. Refer to the vehicle
service manual “No Codes” troubleshooting
chart.
• An engine ID code is sent after a
few seconds to signal the beginning
of KOER Self-Test.
• Count flashes on the STO light.
– 4 cylinder: 2 Flashes.
– 6 cylinder: 3 Flashes.
– 8 cylinder: 4 Flashes.
– 7.3L Diesel: 5 Flashes.
 
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Brando5641

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Now are you sure its not just a bad ass V6?

Count the plug wires and tell us how many you got










































Just kidden
 
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blackmust5.0

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I noticed when I got my new heads and intake that my car does the same thing (flashes code for V6). It runs great by the way so I'm curious to see if anyone has an explantion. Is it just a bug in the software?
 
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YawnY

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Most Canadians speak English....dick. typical Americans
 
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