Help with vacuum..

RollinSidewayz · May 5, 2004

I'm not to mechanically knowledged yet (which is why I bought my present car from a friend a lil while ago, to learn) and I have a few problems that may be related based upon my searches here..

My car won't hold an idle upon cold startup in the morning and runs rough for about 1-2 minutes, then its fine. It also smells of excessive exhaust (I smell it while driving with the windows down, and I smell like it when I get out of the car). The smog pump (wtf does this do anyway) is also bypassed. It has an offroad X. My temp guage reads kinda low (I have yet to see it go above the "A"). The check engine light is also on. I have done numerous searches and "vacuum" seems to be the central theme. I know nothing about what the vacuum is/does and I don't know what should be hooked up where. Can somebody give me a lesson and point me in a direction?

RollinSidewayz · May 5, 2004

cjones · May 5, 2004

first, what codes are you getting from the check engine light??

RollinSidewayz · May 6, 2004

I actually have not bought a scanner to check yet. How much do they go for nowadays?

cjones · May 6, 2004

they don't cost much and some parts stores will scan the codes for you.

if you do a search on here for code scanning or something simular you'll find a way to get the codes without a scanner.

ka0tyk · May 6, 2004

you dont need a code scanner. locate the EEC-IV service harness located on your drivers side shock tower... there will be two plugs... one is just a single wire plug and the other has about 6 plugs in it, like two on top and foud along the bottom. take a small wire and connect the single plug to the top right hand plug on the top 2...

- - <-- this one
- - - -

then turn the key on, and watch your check engine light flash. it will start flashing and then pause quickly and then flash again and then a longer pause...

O O O O O O = 42
O O O O O O = 51

etc etc...

it will go thru and repeat the codes TWICE and then stop, you just did the KOEO test (key on engine off).

Then turn the car off and start the engine. You'll hear your idle go up and down and then when you hear the idle flatten out, goose the throttle over 3000 rpms and then wait for the flashing... again 2 digits and then a long pause, repeating twice. This is the KOER test... key on engine running.

Check you codes against the next post:

ka0tyk · May 6, 2004

Differences in test mode noted as:

(O) = Key On Engine Off test
(R) = Key On Engine Running test
(M) = Memory code

NOTE: Greyed out links to component tests are not functional in these samples.
11 System checks OK -

12 Idle Speed Control motor or Air Bypass not controlling idle properly (generally idle too low) - ISC

13 (O) ISC did not respond properly (extends to touch throttle then retracts for KOEO) - ISC
(R) Idle Speed Control motor or Air Bypass not controlling idle properly (generally idle too high)
(M) ISC sticking, open ITS circuit or TP sticking

14 Ignition pickup was erratic - Ignition Systems
E4OD Transmission diesel RPM sensor - Diesel RPM sensor

15 (O) No Keep Alive Memory power to PCM pin 1 or bad PCM (Memory Test Failure)
(M) KAM (pin 1) was interrupted (was battery disconnected ?)

16 1.9L & 2.5L - Throttle stop set too high - IDLE or Idle Set Procedures
2.3L - RPM's too low - IDLE
(O) Electronic ignition - IDM circuit fault - Ignition Systems

17 1.9L & 2.5L - Throttle stop set too low - IDLE

18 (R) Check base timing & advance function - Timing Tests
(M) Ignition TACH signal erratic - Ignition Systems

19 (O) No Vehicle Power (pins 37 + 57) or bad PCM VPWR Diagnosis
(R) Erratic idle during test (reset throttle & retest) - Idle Set Procedures
Electronic ignition Cylinder ID sensor/circuit problem - Ignition Systems

21 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor out of range - ECT

22 MAP (vacuum) or BARO signal out of range - MAP

23 Throttle sensor out of range or throttle set too high - TPS

24 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) or Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range - IAT VAT

25 Knock sensor not tested (ignore if not pinging) - KS

26 Mass Air Flow (MAF) or Vane Air Flow (VAF) out of range - MAF VAF
Transmission Oil Temperature (TOT) sensor out of range - Transmissions

27 Vehicle Speed Sensor problem - VSS

28 Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range - VAT
2.3L w/Electronic Ignition - Cyl ID, IDM low or right coil pack failure - Ignition Systems

29 Vehicle Speed Sensor problem - VSS

EGR CODES DEPEND ON WHAT SYSTEM TYPE THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH:

EVP is for vehicles equipped with EGR solenoid(s), with or without an EVP sensor

EVR is for vehicles equipped with an EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) and an EGR Valve Position (EVP) sensor

PFE is for vehicles with Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) sensor and and an EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR)

If you don't know what type of system you have, go to the EVP heading, which is the first one.
There are pictures under the different headings to help you identify the system.

31 EVP - (O, R, M) EVP signal is/was out of range - EVP
EVR - (O, R, M) EVP signal is/was low - EVR
PFE - (O, R, M) PFE signal is/was low - PFE

32 EVP - (R) EGR not responding properly during test - EVP
EVR - (O, R, M) EVP signal is/was low - EVR
PFE - (R, M) PFE shows low pressure, EGR not seating or memory, not seating intermittently - PFE

33 ALL - (O, M) EGR did not open/ respond during test or if memory code, did not open intermittently - EVP EVR PFE

34 EVP - (R) EGR did not respond properly during test - EVP
EVR - (O, R, M) EVP sensor is/was high - EVR
PFE - (O, R, M) PFE sensor is/was out of range - PFE

35 EVP - (R) Engine RPM's too low to test EGR system - EVP
EVR - (O, R, M) EVP sensor signal is/was high - EVR
PFE - (O, R, M) PFE sensor signal is/was high - PFE

38 Idle Tracking Switch signal was intermittent - ISC

39 Transmission Torque Converter clutch not engaging - Transmissions

40 SERIES FUEL/AIR INJECTION CODES ON VEHICLES WITH DUAL OXYGEN SENSORS REFER TO THE RIGHT OR REAR SENSOR. EXCEPT: 1984-1988 3.8L ENGINES: LEFT SENSOR

41 (R) System lean - Fuel control
(M) System was lean for 15 seconds or more (no HO2S switching) - Fuel control

42 (R) System rich - Fuel control
(M) System was rich for 15 seconds or more (no HO2S switching) - Fuel control

43 (R) HO2S sensor not reading (run at 2000 rpm's for 2 minutes and retest - check for HO2S switching)
(M) Was lean at WOT for 3 seconds or more - Fuel control

44 AIR system inoperative - Air Injection

45 AIR not Diverting (AIRD) - Air Injection
Electronic Ignition - coil primary circuit failure - Ignition Systems

46 AIR Bypass (AIRB) not working - Air Injection
Electronic Ignition - primary circuit failure coil 2 - Ignition Systems

47 Low flow unmetered air (check for small vacuum leaks, injector o'rings, gaskets etc.)
E4OD transmission 4x4 switch/circuit problem - Transmissions

48 High flow unmetered air (check for large vacuum leak, inlet hoses etc.)
Electronic Ignition - coil primary circuit failure - Ignition Systems

49 Electronic Ignition - spout signal circuit problem - Ignition Systems
Transmission 1/2 shift problem - Transmissions

51 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor signal is/was too high - ECT

52 Power Steering Pressure Switch/circuit open - PSP
(R) Did you turn wheel during test ?

53 Throttle Position sensor too high - TPS

54 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) or Vane Air Temperature (VAT) signal high - IAT VAT

55 No or low (under 7.5 V) Key Power to PCM pin 5

56 Vane Air Flow (VAF) or Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor high - VAF MAF
Transmission Oil Temperature sensor too high - Transmissions

57 Intermittent in Park/Neutral/ Switch or Neutral Pressure switch circuit - PNP or Transmissions
1990 Scorpio - Octane jumper installed (information only code - to inform you if it is installed or not)

58 Idle Tracking Switch (ITS) signal problem ISC
Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range or open - VAT

59 AXOD 4/3 circuit fault - Transmissions
3.0L SHO - Low speed fuel pump circuit problem - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits
Transmission 2/3 shift problem - Transmissions
1990 Scorpio - Idle jumper installed (information only code - to inform you if it is installed or not)

61 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is or was too low - ECT

62 AXOD (KOEO only) 3/2 circuit short to ground - Transmissions
AXOD (KOEO AND KOER) 4/3 circuit failure - Transmissions
E4OD excessive converter clutch slippage - Transmissions

63 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) signal too low TPS

64 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) or Vane Air Temperature (VAT) signal low or grounded - IAT VAT

65 Check intermittent HO2S (signal or ground) - Fuel Control
(R) E4OD truck - cycle OD cancel switch after engine ID is received - Transmissions
1984 3.8L ONLY - O, M Battery voltage high (check for electrical system overcharging)

66 Vane Air Flow (VAF) or Mass Air Flow (MAF) signal low - VAF MAF
Transmission Oil Temperature (TOT) signal low (possibly grounded) - Transmissions

67 Park/Neutral circuit fault - PNP
Transmission Manual Lever Position (MLP) sensor circuit - Transmissions
(M) Intermittent Park Neutral Position (PNP) sensor fault - PNP

68 Idle Tracking Switch (ITS) circuit (possibly grounded) - ISC
Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range or grounded - VAT
3.8L AXOD -Transmission Temperature Switch (TTS) open - Transmissions
Electronic Transmission - Transmission Oil Temperature (TOT) sensor was overheated - Transmissions

69 AXOD transmission (O) 3/2 switch closed (possible short circuit) - Transmissions
AXOD (M) 3/2 switch open (poss short to power) - Transmissions
E4OD 3/4 shift problem - Transmissions

70 (M) 3.8L AXOD - Data link to instrument cluster fault. Service any other EEC codes, erase memory and retest.
If code is still present refer to instrument cluster diagnosis manual.

71 (M) 1.9L TBI, 2.3L TBI, 2.5L TBI - ITS signal was grounded when throttle should have been opening ITS - ISC
ISC motor problem or Idle Tracking Switch (ITS) signal wire shorted to ground - ISC
(M) 1.9L MFI - PCM re-initialized. Possible electrical noise, case ground or intermittent VPWR problem - VPWR Diagnosis
(M) 3.8L AXOD - Data link to instrument cluster fault - See code 70

72 (R) No MAP or MAF change in "goose" test - retest, check for frequency or voltage change - MAP MAF
(M) 1.9L MFI - VPWR circuit to PCM was intermittent - VPWR Diagnosis
(M) 2.3L T/C - PCM re-initialized. Possible electrical noise, case ground or intermittent VPWR problem - VPWR Diagnosis
(M) 3.8L AXOD - Message center data link circuit fault - See code 70

73 (O) Rerun test, if 73 is still output replace TPS
(R) No Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) change in "goose" test. Must get at least 25% throttle rotation - TPS

74 Was brake depressed after engine ID was received ?
Brake On Off (BOO) signal open or short to ground - BOO

75 Brake On Off (BOO) signal shorted to power - BOO

76 Vane Air Flow (VAF) did not respond to "goose" test - VAF

77 System did not receive "goose" test - see TESTS

78 (M) VPWR circuit to PCM was intermittent or the PCM is bad VPWR Diagnosis

79 A/C is on or pin 10 is shorted to power

80 SERIES CODES GENERALLY ARE CIRCUIT PROBLEMS THAT COULD BE WIRING, RELAY OR SOLENOID RELATED.
ONLY ONE OF THE CIRCUITS LISTED UNDER THE CODE IS USED ON EACH VEHICLE. THE FAULT IS IN WHICHEVER SOLENOID OR CIRCUIT IS PRESENT ON THE VEHICLE

81 Boost control solenoid - Solenoids
AIRD solenoid - Solenoids and Air Injection
3.0L SHO - Inlet Air Solenoid - Solenoids

82 2.3L TC - Fan Control wire shorted to ground - A/C and Fan Circuits
AIRB solenoid - Solenoids and Air Injection
3.8L SC - Super Charger Bypass Solenoid - Solenoids

83 High Electro Drive Fan circuit fault - A/C and Fan Circuits
EGR Control solenoid - Solenoids
3.0L SHO - Low Speed Fuel Pump Relay circuit - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits

84 EGR Vacuum Regulator - Solenoids
EGR cutoff solenoid - Solenoids
EGR Vent solenoid - Solenoids

85 2.3L T/C Automatic - 3/4-4/3 Shift solenoid - Transmissions
CANP solenoid (ALL 1989) - Solenoids
(M) 1.9L MFI - System has corrected rich condition - Fuel control

86 2.3L or 2.9L Truck - A4LD 3/4 shift solenoid - Transmissions
(M) 1.9L MFI - System has corrected lean condition - Fuel control

87 (O) Fuel pump circuit fault (check inertia switch) - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits
Vehicles with 2BBL carb - Temperature Compensated Accelerator Pump Solenoid - Solenoids
(M) intermittent in fuel pump primary circuit - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits
NOTE: On some Escorts with automatic seat belts this code is normal IN MEMORY due to the wiring

88 Throttle Kicker Solenoid - Solenoids
Variable Voltage Choke relay circuit fault - VVC
Fan Control circuit fault - A/C and Fan Circuits
A4LD - Converter Clutch Override solenoid - Transmissions
Electronic Ignition - IDM, DPI or spout circuit fault - Ignition Systems

89 A4LD - Converter Clutch Override solenoid - Transmissions
AXOD Torque Converter Control solenoid circuit - Transmissions
Exhaust Heat Control (heat riser) solenoid circuit - Solenoids

90 SERIES FUEL/AIR INJECTION CODES ON VEHICLES WITH DUAL OXYGEN SENSORS REFER TO THE LEFT OR FRONT SENSOR. EXCEPT: 1984-1988 3.8L ENGINES: RIGHT SENSOR

91 (R, M) System running lean - Fuel control
Transmission SS 1 circuit/solenoid problem - Transmissions

92 (R) System running rich - Fuel control
Transmission SS 2 circuit/solenoid problem - Transmissions

93 (O) Throttle linkage binding or bad ISC motor ISC (R) HO2S not reading - Fuel control
Transmission TCC circuit/solenoid problem - Transmissions

94 AIR system inoperative - Air Injection
Transmission TCC circuit/solenoid problem - Transmissions

95 (O) Fuel pump: open, bad ground or always on - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits
(R) AIR not Diverting (AIRD) - Air Injection
(M) Possible bad fuel pump ground or open between fuel pump and pin 8 at PCM (Fuel Pump Monitor signal) - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits

96 (O) Fuel pump monitor circuit shows no power - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits
(R) AIR Bypass (AIRB) not working - Air Injection
(M) (Service 87 code first if present) Fuel pump relay or battery power feed was open - Power / Fuel Pump Circuits

97 E4OD OD cancel light circuit failure - Transmissions

98 (R) Did not pass KOEO yet (Get 11 in KOEO first)
Transmission EPC circuit/solenoid failure - Transmissions

99 (R) ISC needs to learn (Let idle for 2 minutes; Erase memory and retest)
Transmission EPC circuit/solenoid failure - Transmissions

RollinSidewayz · May 7, 2004

Thanks man, I'll run this and get back to you.

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