Pros 1992 Ford tarus GL V6. OBD1 codez 332 538 521

CMZANNN

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1992 FORD TAURUS
141 MILES

I have always gotten the best info. Here can you translate these for me. Also I put a new egr valve iz there anything I screwed up cuz ck engine light iz on. Help you people are far and away the best source there iz for the novice like mne

Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 8:38 PM

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KHLOW2008

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332 is a fault with the EGR and could be vacuum, EGR valve or a fault with the wiring circuits.

521 is a fault with the power steering pressure switch.

538 system failed to recognise Wide Open Throttle test.

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Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 9:39 PM

CMZANNN

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Thanx for your assisitance. Butfault with egr. Iz.I put a brand new one in yesterday. On the valve what iz purpose of door that iz up fronton valve?Im using craftsman obd 1 scantool. How do I get recognition of throttle test?

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Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 10:59 PM

KHLOW2008

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CIRCUIT TEST M - DYNAMIC RESPONSE TEST

Code 77/538 Displayed: System Failed To Recognize WOT Test
Repeat KOER SELF-TEST as follows:

Activate SELF-TEST.

A)Start engine.

B)Observe ID Code start of test.

C) Observe Dynamic Response Code 1 (Code 0 with STAR tester).

D) Perform brief WOT.

E) Testing is complete; service code output begins.

Ensure vehicle speed reached 2000 RPM during WOT. If Code 77/538 is present, replace ECA. If Code 77/538 is not present, vehicle has passed dynamic response test. Service other codes if necessary.

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Monday, August 27th, 2012 AT 11:06 PM