Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
PCM - Long Crank/Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC's Set
Article No.
99-12-7
06/14/99
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LONG CRANK/SLOW START - VEHICLES WITH 3.4L
ENGINE
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -
ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES (DTCS) P1135 OR P1155 STORED IN
MEMORY - 3.0L OR 3.4L VEHICLES
FORD:
1996-1997 TAURUS SHO, TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996-1997 SABLE
ISSUE
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may be illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P1135 or P1155 in memory for vehicles with 3.0L
or 3.4L engine. A long crank/slow start may occur for vehicles with the 3.4L engine. These symptoms may be caused by Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) calibration strategy.
ACTION
Reprogram the PCM. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Perform normal diagnostics as outlined in the 1996/97 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII)
Service Manual and service as required.
2.
If concern is still present, reprogram the PCM with the latest level calibration using Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS) or New Generation
Star (NGS) Tester. Refer to the PCM Reprogramming Information Chart to identify the appropriate calibration.
