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Ford OBD1 Systems<br />
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURES - ENGINE TIMING CHECK<br />
� A timing light is required to perform this test.<br />
� The vehicle must pass the KOEO Test (page 66) before performing<br />
this test.<br />
1. Locate the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). See TEST<br />
CONNECTORS on page 63 for connector location.<br />
Some DLCs have a plastic cover that must be removed before<br />
connecting the Tool's cable connector.<br />
2. Connect the Tool cable (with the Ford<br />
Connector Cable Adaptor attached) to<br />
the Tool, then connect the adaptor to<br />
the vehicle's DLC. Press the<br />
POWER/LINK button to turn the<br />
Tool ON, then press ENTER<br />
to continue.<br />
button<br />
� The Ford OBD1 Menu displays.<br />
Use the and buttons,<br />
as necessary, to make menu<br />
selections.<br />
3. From the Ford OBD1 Menu, highlight<br />
Timing Check, then press the ENTER<br />
button.<br />
� The Select Model Year screen<br />
displays.<br />
4. From the Select Model Year screen,<br />
highlight the vehicle model year, then<br />
press the ENTER button.<br />
� For 1993 and newer vehicles: The<br />
message “Follow instructions in<br />
vehicle service manual to perform<br />
timing check” displays. Press the<br />
LD/M button to exit. Refer to<br />
the vehicle’s service manual for<br />
timing check procedures.<br />
� For 1992 and older vehicles: The<br />
message “Warm up engine to<br />
operating temperature” displays<br />
5. Start and warm-up engine to normal<br />
operating temperature. Press the<br />
ENTER button to continue.<br />
6. When prompted, turn off all vehicle accessories, turn ignition key<br />
OFF and wait for the on screen prompt. If you wish to exit the<br />
Timing Check procedure at this time, press the LD/M button.<br />
70 OBD2&1
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