Code 213, 311 help
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Two threads on the Code 213 problem from the archives:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...it-open-2.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ease-help.html
There is a PDF file clipped from the Ford service manual for how to check for an open circuit, short to ground, short to B+/VREF and assorted other items.
Some items of interest are make sure your ICM is black. Usually if it is gray you will get a loss of IDM code.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...it-open-2.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ease-help.html
There is a PDF file clipped from the Ford service manual for how to check for an open circuit, short to ground, short to B+/VREF and assorted other items.
Some items of interest are make sure your ICM is black. Usually if it is gray you will get a loss of IDM code.
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Mountain Pass
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Two threads on the Code 213 problem from the archives:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...it-open-2.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ease-help.html
There is a PDF file clipped from the Ford service manual for how to check for an open circuit, short to ground, short to B+/VREF and assorted other items.
Some items of interest are make sure your ICM is black. Usually if it is gray you will get a loss of IDM code.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...it-open-2.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ease-help.html
There is a PDF file clipped from the Ford service manual for how to check for an open circuit, short to ground, short to B+/VREF and assorted other items.
Some items of interest are make sure your ICM is black. Usually if it is gray you will get a loss of IDM code.
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Section 8A in the manual refers to tests involving a Rotunda Ignition Analyzer. Obtaining one of those could be tough and probably expensive. Based on the posts in the threads I referenced the most likely causes are a bad PIP, ICM or computer. Probably not what you were looking for.
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Went in the dumpster about 98' & the last guy who could use it quit in about 06'.
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Mountain Pass
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To update, I know why my 311 code is popping up. The 95 f150 4.9 e4od pcm that came factory had a different emissions setup with no air injection in the heads. The M/T pcm has four vacuum solenoids and air injection. I've got a spare distributor, thinking about putting that in and seeing if that fixes anything. Then again, if I'm going thru the trouble of replacing the distributor, I might as well and get a new motorcraft one.
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Mountain Pass
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When I was moving the wires around while the truck was running, it started running rough. I got code 998, 126, and 122. I think I may have some loose pins in my pcm connector :/ So I moved the loom a little bit then the truck ran normal. I pulled the spout while it was running ok, then it stumbled and died lol. So I'm tearing up my old harness I swapped with the same code to figure this out! Soon as it dries up outside I'll be testing like a mad scientist 
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Ok I lied. It's back now. Checked KOER test and still have 213. At least first time I checked it was clear but as a redundancy, I checked again and still have 213. Gonna tighten the pins now
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Mountain Pass
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Still have 213
So I had a spare distributor, got it installed, timed to 10, and still have 213. 225 also comes up randomly when I test KOER. 2 PCMs, PCM relay, 3 ICMs, 2 distributors, and 2 different wiring harnesses later, same issue. I even pulled the caps out of my old pcm and tested them and they were good. I literally have tried replacing everything. Not giving up yet. Anyone have any other tests? My knock sensor causing this issue maybe?
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You have probably read where the knock test is only valid if you have pinging. Have your symptoms remained the same or are you only getting codes. I don't think you have addressed the smog pump yet. Sandy
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So I had a spare distributor, got it installed, timed to 10, and still have 213. 225 also comes up randomly when I test KOER. 2 PCMs, PCM relay, 3 ICMs, 2 distributors, and 2 different wiring harnesses later, same issue. I even pulled the caps out of my old pcm and tested them and they were good. I literally have tried replacing everything. Not giving up yet. Anyone have any other tests?
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