Ranger 4WD V6-171 2.8L (1983)
Engine Control Module: Service and Repair
WITH STAR TESTER
1.
Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2.
Deactivate STAR tester by depressing self-test button. The colon should disappear from the display window.
3.
Turn ignition switch to ON position.
4.
Activate STAR tester by depressing self-test button. As soon as the tester begins to display service codes (even code 11), deactivate self-test
sequence by depressing the self-test button.
5.
The colon as well as any service code displayed should disappear from the tester window. Any memory codes held in storage will be erased at this
time.
6.
Ensure that the memory codes have been erased by turning ignition switch to OFF position and repeating steps 3 and 4. Do not erase intermittent
faults from the ECA memory until they have been corrected.
Keep Alive Memory (KAM)
To clear keep alive memory, disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is necessary to drive vehicle a
minimum of 10 miles to allow processor time to relearn value.
