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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Engine running test with self test grounded code def

My check engine light flashes 4 times with engine running. I have the self test grounded to the battery.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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My check engine light flashes 4 times with engine running. I have the self test grounded to the battery.

Huh?

How to run a self test> http://www.fordfuelinjection.com/?p=13
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Ya thats the site i did it from. Engine off i got 33,18,23,32,17,23,32

How long do i have to drive it to get the codes back because i disconnected the battery
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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10 15 miles should do it but what are ya working on here?

The 93 in your sig? Give all the specifics on the vehicle.

If its the 93 you should be getting 3 digit codes from it?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Its the 93 351 e4od

Got 18 miles on it now

Ill test it again and be back in a minute
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Engine off i got 33,18,23,32,17,23,32

Is that in the order you received the codes from the computer?

93 model should be 3 digit codes and would be listed by the computer in numerical order lowest to highest.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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its alot harder to do now because it flashes once waits 2 seconds flashes once and waits 2 seconds, it does it 6 times then a long pause then it shows code 117 and then i get screwed up from there out
 
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I did an engine on and I get 4 flashes and nothing else , when it starts flashing it starts to idle alot higher and wont stop till i unground it
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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I did an engine on and I get 4 flashes and nothing else , when it starts flashing it starts to idle alot higher and wont stop till i unground it

You're doing the KOER test (Key on, engine run) That is a normal part of the test, let the test continue it will idle back down.

You need to take your time and track the flashes, the test repeats itself so you can check your work by making sure you get the same thing twice each run.

I know its a pain, reason why me and so many others have bought a code reader for about 20 bucks.

What is the reason for checking the codes, are you having problems of some kind? If so list the problems and what if anything you've done so far to correct it/them.
 
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Well for one it shakes bad and when i punch the throttle it dosent realy have nearly enough power it should, and im 16 this 93 being my first truck so i havent realy even drivin that many trucks. I drive in OD and when i drive normal it revs up high and then shifts at around 45 but sometimes if i play with the throttle it shifts fine.
 
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Here they are 116 172 213 332 538 536 532
 
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Theres no O2 sensor so that explains 172. My EGR is also not hooked up because i put headers on it. What does the other codes tell me?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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116- Engine coolant temperature higher or lower then minimum voltage / 245deg F indicated. (full of coolant, clutch fan working?)

172- O2 sensor fault/lean.

213- spout circuit open. (Did you remove the spout shorting bar and forget to put it back in?)

332- Insufficient EGR flow detected. (Do you have a vacuum leak (could go with 172)

538- Insufficient rpm change during KOER test. (Push the gas pedal to the floor when directed during test?)

536- brake on/off circuit not activated during test. (Push the brake pedal when you should have during test?)

532- Cluster control assembly circuit failure. (Do all or any of the gauges in the dash work? Does it have one in it? (could cause trans shift issues depending on the exact cause of this one)
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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I know my temp sensor is junk because it only ever gets as far as the n on really hot days. Youll have to enlighten me on the spout thing. Ive had this engine out and in twice so i should know if you tell me where it is.

I also have all of the pollution stuff off the truck
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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You need to get a working O2 sensor back into the exhaust stream, at the collector on the passenger side would work.

Then see what is causing 213. It will run at base timing until you correct that one.
 
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