Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
PCM - MIL ON/Misfire Codes Stored In memory
Article No.
98-2-5
02/02/98
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MIL
ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305,
P0306 MAY BE STORED IN CONTINUOUS
MEMORY - NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS - 2.5L
ENGINES
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LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)
ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305,
P0306 MAY BE STORED IN CONTINUOUS
MEMORY - 2.5L ENGINES
FORD:
1996 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996 MYSTIQUE
CALIBRATION:
6-11B-R10, 6-11T-R10, 6-12B-R10, 6-12T-R10
WARNING:
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE
CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS. Past
Calibrations are also included.
ISSUE:
The "Check Engine" Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,
P0305, P0306 may be stored in continuous memory. There may be no driveability concerns present. The misfire monitor is looking for concerns before
the engine is warm and stabilized.
ACTION:
Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using the Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS) or New Generation Star (NGS) Tester. Refer to the
Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
For all concerns except MIL On, conduct normal diagnostics and repair as required. Upon completion of repairs, proceed to Step 3. For ML On
concerns, proceed to Step 2.
2.
Perform an EEC Diagnostic Quick Test to check for DTCs in memory:
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For all DTCs present except the ones listed in the Title, complete normal diagnostics and repair as required, then go to Step 3. Refer to the
appropriate model 1996 Powertrain/Drivetrain Service Manual and the 1996 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) On-Board
Diagnostics II (OBD II) Service Manual for detailed diagnostic and repair procedures
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For the DTCs listed in the Title, complete normal diagnostics and repair as required. If no repairs were indicated, proceed to Step 3. If repairs
were required, first proceed to Step 3, then verify the concern was resolved after the PCM has been reprogrammed by rechecking DTCs after
completing a test drive of the vehicle.
If any DTCs return, repair as required.
