Actron Ford Code Scanner CP9015 Manual do Utilizador

1Car Computer Code ReaderDomestic Ford, Lincoln,Mercury with EEC-IV orMCU Engine ComputerControl SystemsLector de Códigosde Computadorasde AutomóvilFo

10EEC-IV SystemUsing the Code Scanner (EEC-IV Systems).Complete Description for Reading and Using Service Codes.Do This FirstThis section shows you ho

11Self-Test Part 1: Test Preparation1) Safety First!• Set the parking brake.• Put shift lever in PARK (automatictransmission) or NEUTRAL (manualtransm

12• Turn ignition key to OFF position.WARNING: Always operate vehiclein a well ventilated area.Do NOT inhale exhaust gases – theyare very poisonous!4

13Self-Test Part 2:Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Test.IMPORTANT: You must complete all steps in Self-Test Part 1 beforeproceeding to Part 2.Verify goo

14single flash (called a “separatorcode”)• The first code group has KOEO(Key On Engine Off) codes – forproblems which are present now.Some service man

15• Write down codes in the order they are sent.6) Turn Ignition Key to OFF Position. At this point you can either:• Have your vehicle professionally

16Self-Test Part 3: Check Engine Timing.HVAC/CRUISEBRAKE BOOSTERFUELPRESSREGEGRVACREGEGRVACREGTO TRANSMODE. ..9RAC2LABFRONTOF CARGAP.S.A.STER E M S T(

17For 1992 & Newer Vehicles:(See page 14 for 1991 & older vehicles.)1) Turn Ignition Key OFF.• Wait 10 seconds before proceeding.2) Turn off E

18Self-Test Part 4: Key On Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test.IMPORTANT: You must complete all steps in Self-Test Parts 1,2 and 3 beforeproceeding to Par

19• Perform a brief Wide-Open-Throttle(WOT) action right after the DynamicResponsesignal.(Completelypress andreleasethrottle.)• Somevehicles donot use

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20Key On Engine Running (KOER) Test ResultsDYNAMIC ENGINEENGINE RESPONSE RUNNINGID CODE CODE CODE ACTION TO TAKE:2,3,4 or 5 1 11 No problems found by

21Self-Test Part 5: Evaluate/Erase ContinuousMemory Codes.Do this Part if “Continuous Memory”codes (other than an 11 or 111 passcode) were received

22CODE MEANINGSCode Definitions for FORD Engines with EEC-IV Computer System (ElectronicEngine Control system,version IV)Code definitionsare listed in

2321Engine CoolantTemperature (ECT) sensorsignal voltage: out of range(Key On Engine Off Self-Test), not at normaloperating temperature(Engine Run Sel

24Vane AIr Flow (VAF)sensor – voltage signal istoo low.or,Transaxle problem – 4x4Lswitch is closed.48Vane Air Flow (VAF)sensor – voltage signal toohig

2572Insufficient manifoldvacuum change detectedduring Dynamic Responseportion of Engine Run Self-Test.or,Problem with MessageCenter Control Assembly(M

2697Right side Exhaust GasOxygen (EGO) sensor –signal voltage indicates“rich” during “lean” air/fuelconditions.or,Overdrive Cancel IndicatorLight (OCI

27136Heated Exhaust GasOxygen (HEGO) sensor –voltage signal not switchingduring Engine Run Self-Test. Indicates “lean” (Bank#2).137Heated Exhaust GasO

28216Ignition system (distributor-less) problem – Coil #2primary side circuit failure.217Ignition system (distributor-less) problem – Coil #3primary s

29339Engine CoolantTemperature (ECT) sensor– signal voltage higher thanexpected.341Octane Adjust service pinin use.381Air Conditioner (A/C) clutchis c

3Congratulations on purchasing yourActron Code Scanner for accessingengine trouble-codes required forrepairing vehicles equipped withcomputers. Your A

30574High Speed Electro-DriveFan (HEDF) – operationnot detected during Key OnEngine Off Self-Test.578Variable Control RelayModule (VCRM) – AirConditio

31667Manual Lever Position(MLP) sensor – signalvoltage too low.668Manual Lever Position(MLP) sensor – signalvoltage too high.675Manual Lever Position(

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33OTHER FEATURESAdditional Code Scanner Diagnostic Features.Part 1: Relay and Solenoid TestService manuals call this the “OutputState Check.” You c

34• Throttle action may repeated asoften as desired to turn theactuators on and off.NOTE: If vehicle is equipped withIntegrated Vehicle Speed Control(

35Part 2: Cylinder Balance TestThis test is only used on vehicles withSequential electronic Fuel Injection(SFI) engines. (Where the injectors arefire

3612) Optional Retest - 1987 & Newer• Lightly press and release throttlewithin 2 minutes after the last codeis sent. This will repeat the entirecy

37Part 3: Wiggle Test(Sometimes called Continuous Monitor test.)• This test can help locate intermittentfaults in SOME circuits (see chart on

38Circuits Checked by Continuous MonitorACT...1984 & upBP ...1984 & upECT ...1984 & upEGO ...

39MCU SYSTEMUsing the Code Scanner (MCU Systems)Complete Description for Reading and Using Service CodesDo This FirstThis section shows you how to use

4General Safety Guidelines to followwhen working on vehicles• Always wear approved eye protection.• Always operate the vehicle in a well ventilated ar

40recently? Sometimes things getreconnected in the wrong place, ornot at all.• Don’t take shortcuts. Inspect hosesand wiring which may be difficult to

414) Plug the Code Scanner into theVehicle Self-Test Connector.• Refer to Section 3, “ConnectorLocation”. (The Self-Test connectoris near the MCU com

424.2L and 5.8L engines with a vacuumdelay valve.There is a tee with a restrictor in theThermactor Vacuum control line. Therestrictor must be uncapped

43 Self-Test Part 2:Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Test.IMPORTANT: You must complete all steps in Self-Test Part 1before proceeding to Part 2.1) Verify

44• Have your vehicle professionallyserviced. Codes indicate problemsfound by the computer.or,• Repair the vehicle yourself usingservice codes to help

45Self-Test Part 3:Key On Engine Running (KOER) Self-Test.IMPORTANT: You must complete all steps in Self-Test Parts 1 and 2 beforeproceeding to P

46Example of code series 12 and 42:❊ PAUSE ❊❊FLASH (pause) FLASH FLASH(longer pause)❊❊❊❊ PAUSE ❊❊FLASH FLASH FLASH FLASH (pause)FLASH FLASH(longer pau

47– Tap onend ofexten-sionwith alight (4oz.)hammer for 15 seconds.– DO NOT TAP SENSOR!7) Get Service Codes From theFlashing STO Light.• Count flashes

48Key On Engine Running (KOER) Test ResultsKOERCODES ACTION TO TAKE:11* System pass. No problem found by computer during KOER Self-(all except Tes

49CODE MEANINGSCode Definitions for FORD Engines with MCU Computer System(Microprocessor Control Unit)Code definitions arelisted in this section• Many

5About CodesWhere do they come from and what are they for?Engine computers can findproblems.The computer system in today’s vehiclesdoes more than cont

50V-6: Mid Vacuum Switchcircuit is always open.V-8: Mid Vacuum Switchcircuit is always open.56I-6: Closed ThrottleVacuum Switch circuit isalways open.

51COMPUTER BASICSWhat does the Engine Control Computer do?EEC-IV and MCUThis section explains the EEC-IV enginecomputer control system, the types ofse

52(oil pressure, fuel level, etc.)Signals running into the computerare referred to as “inputs.”Sensors monitor such things as:• Engine temperature• In

53is. Sensors used: coolant tempera-ture, throttle position, manifoldabsolute pressure, mass air flow,RPM.• ...how much air is coming into theengine.

54How the computer controls IdleSpeedThrottle position and RPM sensors tellthe computer when the vehicle is idling.(Sometimes an idle position switch

55More informationThe Reference Glossary describes thevarious sensors and actuators used inthe EEC-IV and MCU systems. You canlearn more by reading th

56an electric motor (“FeedbackCarburetor Actuator”) to position thisrod.• Another method uses a fuel meteringrod positioned by vacuum. Thecomputer con

57REFERENCE GLOSSARYA/CAir conditionerACCAir Conditioner Clutchsignal. This tells the ECAthat either the A/Ccompressor is running orthat A/C operation

58information when controllingfuel delivery, Thermactor AirSystem, spark retard,throttle kicker and canisterpurge.CPSCrankshaft PositionSensor. This c

59EDFElectro-Drive Fan relay.The ECA energizes thisrelay to apply power to theElectro-Drive Fan (mountedin frontof the radiator) for enginecooling pur

6Trouble codes give you valuableknowledge – whether you go forprofessional vehicle servicing or “do-it-yourself. ” Now that you know whattrouble codes

60FBCFeedback Carburetor. Thisis used on early versions ofcomputer controlledengines. It is a carburetorwhich can have its air/fueldelivery modified b

61ISCIdle Speed Control. Thisrefers to a small electricstepper motor mounted onthe throttle body andcontrolled by the ECA. (SeeStepper Motor definitio

62NDSNeutral Drive Switch. Usedon vehicles with automatictransmissions. The ECAuses this switch todetermine when thetransmission is in or out ofgear.

63Self-TestConnectorThe connector that theCode Scanner plugs intofor testing purposes. Theconnector is wired to theECA, and is located in theengine co

64TFI-IVThick Film Ignition system,version 4. An ignitionsystem consisting of adistributor, ignition coil andTFI-IV module. The ECAcontrols the spark

65VCRMVariable Control RelayModule. Containselectronic switches tocontrol power to A/C clutch,engine cooling fan, fuelpump, etc. ECA controlsmodule. A

66ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYActron Manufacturing Company (“Actron”) warrants to the original purchaser that this prod-uct will be free from defects

7OFFAUDIOONCP9015 – Ford, Lincoln & MercuryDomestic 1981& NewerTM®ST0HOLDSELFTESTOUTPUT123Scanner BasicsWhen Do You Use it and What Does it D

8Code Scanner PowerA 9 volt transistor radio battery (NEDA1604) is required to power the CodeScanner. Either a regular or alkalinebattery may be used.

9TMTESTHOLDSELFTESTOUTPUT ord, Lincoln & Mercury1981 & NewerAUDIOONConnector LocationWhere the Self-Test connector can be found.Connector T