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Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes - 4.0L: Summary

If no service code or Code 11-1-11 or 111-1-111 (pass code) is present, but driveability problem still exists, proceed to EEC-IV DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM . If driveability problem still cannot be located, go to TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for diagnosis by symptoms or intermittent diagnostic procedures.

EEC-IV DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM

Symptom Application Circuit Test
A/C Compressor Runs Continuously 2.3L & 4.9L  KM - Step 35)
A/C Does Not Cut Off During WOT All Models  KM - Step 15)
A/C Not Functioning All Models  KM - Step 1)
Black Exhaust Smoke Except 7.3L H - Step 1) 
CHECK ENGINE Light Always On (1) Except 7.3L  ML - Step 1)
CHECK ENGINE Light Flashing With Erratic Idle (1) Except 7.3L  ML - Step 15)
CHECK ENGINE Light Never On (1) Except 7.3L  ML - Step 4)
CHECK ENGINE Light On Intermittently (1) Except 7.3L  ML - Step 10)
Engine Detonates 2.3L & 4.0L  KP - Step 5)
Engine Hesitates After Hot Restart (1) Except 7.3L  H - Step 21)
Engine Hesitation (1) Except 7.3L  S - Step 2)
Engine Lacks Power Or Loses Power (1) Except 7.3L  S - Step 2)
Engine Miss At Idle, Acceleration Or Cruise (1) Except 7.3L  S - Step 2)
Engine Runs Rough At All Times (1) Except 7.3L  S - Step 2)
Engine Stalls Except 7.3L  S - Step 2)
Engine Stalls During Transmission Downshift Models With E4OD  TC - Step 1)
Engine Stalls During Transmission Engagement Models With E4OD  TC - Step 1)
Engine Surge At Acceleration Or Cruise (1) Except 7.3L  S - Step 2)
Engine Surge At Idle With A/C On (1) 2.3L  KM - Step 30)
Erratic RPM Except 7.3L  S - Step 2)
Gasoline Fumes Models With CANP  KD - Step 1)
Late Shift Into 4x4 High Models With E4OD  TB - Step 5)
Low Idle With A/C on Except 7.3L  KM - Step 43)
Overdrive Cancel Indicator Off Models With E4OD  TB - Step 4)
4x4 Low Light Always Off & Harsh Shift Models With E4OD  TB - Step 2)
4x4 Low Light Always On & Shift Slipping Models With E4OD  TB - Step 2)
(1) On models equipped with mass airflow system, ensure air induction and electrical connections are clean and tight.