Cougar L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1999)
3.
Select and monitor Parameter Identification Displays (PIDs) CAMERR, CAMDCR, RCAM, and RPM.
4.
Insert one end of a banana plug jumper into VCT Pin 44 (Pin 45 for vehicles with returnless fuel system) breakout box.
5.
Increase engine speed to 2500 rpm and touch the other end of the jumper to PWR GND Pin 103 for approximately 1 second and release.
6.
While maintaining 2500 rpm, monitor RCAM and repeat Step 5: 1 second on, 1 second off for 20 to 30 cycles.
7.
Verify that RCAM changes from -15 to +45 (approximately) when Pin 103 is connected.
8.
Turn ignition key to locked position and then restart engine.
9.
Monitor PIDs previously selected. Vary engine speed from idle to 3000 rpm. If the cycling procedure succeeded, CAMERR will remain zero and
RCAM will vary with rpm.
10.
If the cycling procedure succeeded:
a.
Clear codes.
b.
Change oil and filter and restore the vehicle.
11.
If VCT remains disabled at 3000 rpm (RCAM does not increase from idle reading), refer to PC/ED Service Manual Pinpoint Tests HK1 1 through
HK17.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 99-10-5
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
991308A
Cycle Variable Camshaft
0.8 Hr.
Timing (VCT) Solenoid,
And Change Oil And Filter
991308B
If PC/ED Diagnostics Are
Required, Use "A" Time
Per The Warranty And
Policy Manual
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
6L713
42
OASIS CODES: 206000, 499000, 607000, 607400, 608000, 608400, 609000, 609400, 614000, 614500, 698298
