1991 FORD FESTIVA Service Manual

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual memory. Intermittent failures may be caused by a sensor, connector, or wiring. See INTERMITTENTS in TESTS W/O CODES article in the 
ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. 
VISUAL CHECK & VEHICLE PREPARATION 
Bef

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual Engine control system communicates malfunctions to technician through service codes. These service codes are 2-digit numbers representing a 
particular defect. Service codes are transmitted through ST

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual CLEARING CODES 
Clearing Codes Procedure 
Disconnect negative battery cable. Press brake pedal for 5-10 seconds. Turn off VOM or Super Star II tester. Reconnect battery. 
ECA LOCATION 
ECA is located

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual WIGGLE TEST 
Checking Circuitry 
1. Visually inspect suspected sensor, switch, or solenoid. Enter WIGGLE TEST if using Super Star II tester. If using VOM, connect it to 
STO terminal on self-test conn

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual 1.3L 
1. Connect spark tester between coil secondary wire and ground. Crank engine several times, leaving ignition on between cranking periods. 
If continuous sparks jump tester gap, go to next step.

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual  
Fig. 4: Identifying CPS Circuit & Connector
 
CPS CIRCUIT PIN IDENTIFICATION 
1. Turn ignition off. Install BOB. Leave ECA disconnected. Unplug distributor connector. Measure resistance of CPS, VPWR

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual  
Fig. 6: Identifying KC Circuit & Connectors
 
1. Disconnect and plug vacuum hose at distributor. Connect timing light. Start engine. Unplug knock control service connector, located 
near ECA. If tim

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual specified, go to next step.  
2. Unplug VSS connector at instrument cluster. Measure resistance between VSS and GND terminals on instrument cluster. Rotate 
speedometer cable. If resistance drops to l