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"COAST" Circuit Test

Turn ignition on and connect voltmeter to Lt. Blue-Black wire and ground. Depress "ON" switch in steering wheel and hold down on "COAST" button. Voltmeter should read about 6 volts. If all functions check good, perform Servo Test and Sensor Tests, and install a known good amplifier and recheck.

CAUTION: Do not substitute a new amplifier until actuator coils have been tested as described in Servo Assembly Tests.
Fig 1: Engine Compartment Speed Control Components For Thunderbird, LTD II, And Cougar With 351" And 400" Engines.
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