Escort L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 5 FI (1985)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation
Fig. 1 Jumper wire connections for resetting Check Engine Lamp.
1985-90 Models Equipped w/EEC-IV
This lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. After engine is started the lamp should go off, unless a problem
has been detected by the EEC-IV system. After diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored codes are cleared
from the EEC-IV system memory. After diagnosis and repair, EEC-IV memory may be cleared of stored codes as follows:
1.
With ignition switch in the Off position, connect a jumper wire between Self Test and Self Test Input (STI) connectors, Fig. 1.
2.
Position ignition switch in On position, then disconnect jumper wire from test connector terminals. Disconnect jumper as soon as check engine
lamp starts flashing.
