I am not sure. I assume that when in Open Loop the computer does not try to time the engine.

 

when you first crank the engine, it runs off of a base map that is stored, then after it warms up it adjusts to compensate for the sensors input.

 

Ok, I re-timed the motor to 10 BTDC with the spout unhooked. It was off about 10 degrees before I re-set it. It made no difference in the way it's running. It still all but shuts off at idle. The idle still goes up and down, up and down and when it goes down it just about shuts off and then up again. I did drive it for about a mile and when I get on the gas it does improve a little. But has a big time lack of power.

 

Any new sugestions this morning?

 

The only other thing I can come up with is it is sucking air.

 

Seems as I was waiting to hear what if anything happen with the new FPR, what I miss it? Didn't make any difference?

 

Yea, I installed the FPR Sunday and re-timed last night. Still the same problem. What ever it is it gets worse each time I start and drive it. I guess I'll give the dealer a call and let them digonose it.

 

Well I agree with Paul, if it where me I'd try a different computer.

IMO based on passed experiences taking it to ford is a complete waste of time.

They'll play with it for 3-4 days then return it with the same problems but include a bill to the tune of couple hundred bucks for their "time". Of course if they throw parts at it the bill will be higher.

I'd think 40-50 bucks for a good used computer from the bone yard would be money better spent at this point. If you decide to go that route be sure and take yours with you so they can get the numbers off it to match it up.

 

I do have a junk yard that will (I've been told by a freind) let me try a used computer and if it works I pay for it. If not I can return it. I don't want to take it to a dealer so I will try the computer. But, if that don't work I will have no other option. I need to figure this out asap.

 

So - where is the computer and what do I need to know to take it out?

What needs done when the new one is installed?

I have never taken one out or installed one.

Thanks, Todd

 

advanced search.

 

is your friend.

 

what did it find?

 

anything yet?

 

And that advanced search is where?