LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 1990 >> Probe GL, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes >> Routine 208 - Backfire (Intake Or Exhaust)
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Routine 208 - Backfire (Intake Or Exhaust)

BACKFIRE (INTAKE OR EXHAUST)

SYSTEM & COMPONENT(S) GO TO:
IGNITION  Scope Engine for: Spark Plug, Coil, Secondary Wires, Distributor Cap, Rotor & Ignition Timing, crossed Wires See BASIC TESTING
VACUUM DISTRIBUTION  Vacuum hoses, or Connections Leak(s) Perform a visual & audible inspection
EEC  Quick Test See TESTS W/CODES
THERMACTOR  Thermactor System Components See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
PULSE Air  Pulse Air System Components See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS
BASIC ENGINE  Compression, Valve Train, Camshaft, Intake Manifold Gaskets Check engine mechanical condition
EXHAUST  Components (Restricted) Check exhaust system
Fuel DELIVERY  Filter, Pump, Contamination in Fuel lines, Sender Filter, Fuel Pressure Regulator, Injectors See ADJUSTMENTS See SYSTEM/COMP TESTS