How do I check EEC codes? (94 van)
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How do I check EEC codes? (94 van)
1994, 5.0L Van: Occationaly looses power, feels like the engine is bogging out. Engine emission light comes on until the engine regains power. I'd like to check the codes. I believe the EEC is Pre-OBDII design. Can I read the codes on the dash by jumpering any of the computer diagnostic terminals near the engine control module? Also, where can I get a list of the codes for this series van?
Thanks, Gbrig
Thanks, Gbrig
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Welcome to FTE. There is usually a description in the manual on checking the codes with a jumper, and what they mean. Also you can get a tester for that van. I bought one for my son's mustang for about $30.00 at Advance Auto. I have used it to read codes four times and it was always right. I think OBD started in 96. Good luck with it.
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Go here: http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html
It will tell you everything you need to know about doing the code test on pre 96 eec.
Either save the pages to your hard drive to view later, or print them out. Also click on the links to the 2 and 3 digit code pages and do the same.
I went to Auto Zone a while back thinking They could do it for me on my 92, but their code tester only does 96 and up.
It will tell you everything you need to know about doing the code test on pre 96 eec.
Either save the pages to your hard drive to view later, or print them out. Also click on the links to the 2 and 3 digit code pages and do the same.
I went to Auto Zone a while back thinking They could do it for me on my 92, but their code tester only does 96 and up.
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That's news to me. Maybe you went to the same idiot I went to whose only job before A/Z was sacker at the supermarket. Is it pre 96 or later ? If it's pre 96 follow that link I put up and do it yourself. The A/Z here in town used to have some real knowledgeable guys working there but all of them are gone now. All there is now is people that look up the part numbers on the computer and hope there's some kind of part in that bin. For example, my 17 year old daughter is a cashier at a local supermarket and she told me that this other young girl that worked with her who doesn't know a hub cap from a spark plug is now working at A/Z. If you don't want to attempt it, you'll have to go to a repair shop that maybe some of your friends recommend.
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The scanner is made by Actron, and is for OBD-I fords with the EEC-IV computer. You can also pull codes with a jumper wire, but the tester is betterm becuase it can activate the computers self diagnostics mode, which can check for possible sensor faults while the engine is running. It can also do some cool stuff on some models, like check for cylinder missfire.
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try http://fordfuelinjection.com/ they can walk you through it. lots of good info and code key. good luck
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If you buy the Actron code scaners, they have a book that has all the codes, plus it tells how to do the other tests like, the engine balance test, and it can pull both Key on engine off, and key on engine on codes. It beeps, so you can read the codes both inside and outside the vehicle, though inside is better, cause many vehicles require that you depress the brake, and or turn the wheel at a certain time, otherwise you will get a code for failure to activate the brake signal, and failure to activate the power steering actuator. This can be a pain if you use the jumper wires, but if you use the code reader, it is all much much easier. I have one, and I wouldn't go without it.
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i've been looking for an obd-1 "on the cheap" off ebay but with the price of shipping i'll probably just get a new one. they are pretty cheap anyway.
i didn't know they did all that stuff, thanks for the info. i was waiting to get a digital one but i dont know if they make them for the EEC-IV.
one question. the ones i've seen have a "small" book with them. is all the info in there or do i have to pick up a certain package from actron. do all OBD-1s' for fords come with same book? thanks.
i didn't know they did all that stuff, thanks for the info. i was waiting to get a digital one but i dont know if they make them for the EEC-IV.
one question. the ones i've seen have a "small" book with them. is all the info in there or do i have to pick up a certain package from actron. do all OBD-1s' for fords come with same book? thanks.
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me again. i did alittle searching and answered my own question. no need to reply.
you can get a "new" one on ebay for under $20 S&H inc. seems fair for what you get.
i'm gonna hit the stores today to compare prices. thanks again.
you can get a "new" one on ebay for under $20 S&H inc. seems fair for what you get.
i'm gonna hit the stores today to compare prices. thanks again.
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