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Mar 2, 2018 | 03:40 PM

PagosaFord

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Diagnostic code 213

I have a 92 f150 5.O l just checked my diagnostic code with koer pulled 213. The only reason I checked them was I was getting intermittent check engine light. Pulled codes 332, 328,327 this was koeo. To me it runs fine,
the gas mileage is bad. I know that is related to my egr issues. I need some suggestions on getting rid of the 213 code. I have never heard of a spout circuit. I looked in area where the connector was suppose to be found connector not attached, it has two wires, yellow green, and white red, could this be my spout connector. I sure can't find the other end. Any ideas?

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Mar 2, 2018 | 04:45 PM

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If the gray shorting plug is missing, that is the cause of your Code 213 ( SPOUT circuit open )

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Mar 2, 2018 | 09:38 PM

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Picture of spout

Thanks for the picture, I'll take a good look at it tomorrow morning. As I said the truck runs fine.The mpg is not good.

Mar 3, 2018 | 06:53 AM

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With the SPOUT plug out the engine is running at base timing. Big contributor to poor mileage.

Mar 4, 2018 | 08:08 AM

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With the SPOUT plug out the engine is running at base timing. Big contributor to poor mileage.

checked location of spout found it pulled it and checked continuity cleaned contact, checked codes still have 213. I don't known where to go next. As it said to me the engine runs fine, terrible mpg. Any other suggestions?

Mar 4, 2018 | 11:45 AM

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Next would be checking the ICM and related wiring.

Mar 4, 2018 | 12:00 PM

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Next would be checking the ICM and related wiring.

the truck starts very well runs fine, everything I've read on the ICM would cause starting and running issues, I don't have that. Could it be that the timing is not correct. I have never checked it. I don't have a timing light, I have timed older engines with A vacume gauge. Can this be done on an EFI engine?

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Mar 4, 2018 | 02:35 PM

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You need a timing light to verify correct timing. It should advance if you leave the SPOUT connected and if you disconnected it the timing should not advance.