Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - MIL ON/Variable Cam Timing DTC's Set
Article No.
03-15-14
08/04/03
DRIVEABILITY - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) P0340, P1380, P1381, OR P1383 IN
MEMORY - VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE
FORD:
1998-2000 CONTOUR
1998-2003 ESCORT ZX2
MERCURY:
1998-2000 MYSTIQUE
1999-2002 COUGAR
This article supersedes TSB's 98-9-8 and 99-10-5.
ISSUE
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may be illuminated and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P1380, P1381, P1383, and/or P0340 may be stored
in memory. The vehicle may also have a rough idle or reduced power condition, and/or may stall at an idle.
ACTION
Refer to the following Service Information for diagnostic tips and repair procedures.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Inspect the following areas to help diagnose condition.
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Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) control system stuck with a machining chip
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VCT hollow oil feed bolt being plugged with debris
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A damaged Variable Camshaft tone ring
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Incorrect base engine timing
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On automatic transmission vehicles only, the flex-plate may be broken
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Excessive crankshaft end-play
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Mis-machined Cylinder Head
NOTE
PROCEED WITH THIS PROCEDURE ONLY IF DTCs P1381, P1383 OR P0340 ARE PRESENT IN KOER AND P1380 IS NOT PRESENT. IF
P1380 IS PRESENT, REFER TO POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSIONS DIAGNOSIS (PC/ED) SERVICE MANUAL.
NOTE
IF CODES P1380, P1381, OR P1383 ARE NOT PRESENT IN KOER, VCT AND VALVETRAIN COMPONENTS ARE FUNCTIONING AND
ARE PROPERLY ADJUSTED. FAULT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED OR IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.
1.
If DTC P1381 or P1383 is present in KOER, install 104-pin breakout box.
2.
Run engine to normal operating temperature.
ECT/CHT = 190-240° (87-115°).
3.
Select and monitor Parameter Identification Displays (PID): NGS (PIDs) CAMERR, CAMDCR, RCAM, and RPM. WDS (PIDS) VCTADV,
VCTADVERR, VCTDC, and RPM.
4.
Insert one end of a banana plug jumper into VCT Pin 44 (Pin 45 for vehicles with return-less fuel system) breakout box.
