Equus 3140 - Scan Tool CanOBD2&1 Kit - Manual (Page 76)

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Ford OBD1 Systems
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURES - ENGINE TIMING CHECK
■ A timing light is required to perform this test.
■ The vehicle must pass the KOEO Test (page 70) before performing
this test.
1. Locate the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). See Data Link
Connector on page 68 for connector location.
Some DLCs have a plastic cover that must be removed
before connecting the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool's cable con-
nector.
2. Connect the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool
cable (with the Ford Connector Cable
Adaptor attached) to the CanOBD2&1
Scan Tool, then connect the adaptor to
the vehicle's DLC.
Press the
POWER/LINK button to turn the
CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool ON, then press
ENTER/LD button to continue.
■ The Ford EEC-IV System menu dis-
plays.
Use the and buttons, as
necessary, to make menu selec-
tions.
3. From the Ford EEC-IV System menu,
highlight Timing Check, then press the
ENTER/LD button.
■ The Timing Check menu displays.
4. From the Timing Check menu, highlight
the appropriate option for the vehicle
under test, then press the ENTER/LD
button.
■ 1993 and newer selected - an instruc-
tional message shows on the
CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool’s display, refer-
ring you to the vehicle’s service manu-
al for timing check procedures. Press
the ENTER/LD button to return to
the Ford EEC-IV System menu.
■ 1992 and older selected - proceed to step 5.
5. When prompted by the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool, start and warm-up
engine to normal operating temperature. Press the ENTER/LD
button to continue.
6. Turn off all vehicle accessories, then turn ignition key OFF and wait
for the on screen prompt. If you wish to exit the Timing Check pro-
cedure at this time, press the ENTER/LD button.