Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
control module will alternate which fuel injectors are disabled every 32 engine cycles. The four cylinders that are not being fuel injected act as
air pumps to aid in cooling the engine.
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If the temperature exceeds approximately 166°C (330°F), the powertrain control module disables all of the fuel injectors until the engine
temperature drops below approximately 154°C (310°F).
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DTCs are set.
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If the engine reaches critical temperature, the following happens:
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The coolant temperature gauge pointer will read fully hot at approximately 121°C (250°F).
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The check gauge warning indicator will illuminate.
