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Hardware Limited Operational Strategy (HLOS)

If a number of system or sensor failures are present and PCM is not receiving enough information to operate, PCM will switch to HLOS mode. PCM will output fixed values to allow operation of vehicle. Driveability performance will be reduced.

EEC-IV DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM

Symptom Application Circuit Test
A/C Does Not Cut Off During WOT Explorer KM  - Step 15)
A/C Not Functioning Explorer KM  - Step 1)
Black Exhaust Smoke Explorer H  - Step 1)
CHECK ENGINE Light Always On (1) Explorer ML  - Step 1)
CHECK ENGINE Light Flashing With Erratic Idle (1) Explorer ML  - Step 15)
CHECK ENGINE Light Never On (1) Explorer ML  - Step 4)
CHECK ENGINE Light On Intermittently Explorer ML  - Step 10)
Engine Hesitates After Hot Restart (1) Explorer H  - Step 21)
Engine Hesitation (1) Explorer S  - Step 2)
Engine Lacks Power or Loses Power (1) Explorer S  - Step 2)
Engine Miss At Idle, Acceleration Or Cruise (1) Explorer S  - Step 2)
Engine Runs Rough At All Times Explorer S  - Step 2)
Engine Stalls Explorer S  - Step 2)
Engine Stalls During Trans. Downshift Models With A/T TC  - Step 1)
Engine Stalls During Trans. Engagement Models With A/T TC  - Step 1)
Engine Stalls When Parking Models With PSP Switch FF  - Step 2)
Engine Surge At Acceleration Or Cruise (1) Explorer S  - Step 1)
Erratic RPM (1) Explorer S  - Step 1)
Gasoline Fumes Models With CANP KD  - Step 1)
Late Shift Into 4x4 High Models With A/T TB  - Step 5)
Overdrive Cancel Indicator Off Models With A/T TB  - Step 4)
4x4 Low Light Always Off & Harsh Shift Models With A/T TB  - Step 1)
4x4 Low Light Always On & Shift Slipping Models With A/T TB  - Step 1)
(1) On models equipped with massairflow system, ensure air induction and electrical connections are clean and tight.