1991 FORD FESTIVA check engine light

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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 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. 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 Check vane airflow meter.  
Check idle speed control solenoid.  
Check pressure regulator control solenoid.  
Check heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor.  
Check engine coolant temperature

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual POOR FUEL ECONOMY 
Verify intake air is not restricted.  
Verify fuel pressure is within specification.  
Check ignition module.  
Check canister purge solenoid.  
Check vane air temper

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FORD FESTIVA 1991  Service Manual CLUTCH ENGAGE SWITCH (CES) 
This switch is located on the manual transaxle and informs the ECA of transmission operating conditions. The ECA uses this data fo r id l e 
speed control and canister purg