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CJ MEDEVAC
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See my profile, not great w/ newer stuff, do attempt repairs on them, but I do alot of research before I jump in. But take him to Autozone or Advance Auto. FREE CODING. FREE ADVICE. FREE SHOW ME WHERE AND WHAT TO DO. PARTS NOT FREE. Some rigs will STORE a code even if light does not stay on. Have 2 books on codes, don't know years they go up to or might still apply to. If free coding gets you no where, or other inputs here or somewhere else is NO-GO. I will attempt to research possibilities. Better w/ real JEEPs. Wadda you think. Love, Turddog
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:41 AM (Merged)
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TIM HAROLD
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  • 1988 FORD F-150
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 97,000 MILES
Crank up runs fine for twenty minutes or so. Then will start until quits. Both check engine light and engine light will come on. Will do while driving or just at idle. Then wait an hour or so. Can get in drive back home.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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When it stalls do you have spark? Check this guide toward the bottom to see what I am talking about.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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TIM HAROLD
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Will still start and idle. Just cannot give any gas. Or stall then can crank couple more times before will not any more. If get underneath and pull fuel line off put back on it will start again. But will not go to far and do it again. I suppose spark would be issue?
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Yes is sounds ignition related. These trucks had a problem with the ignition module on the side of the distributor I would also do the pick up coil as well.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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TIM HAROLD
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Put coil and module did same.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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With the ignition key on does the coil have power on the positive side?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

When the engine cranks over the negative side of the coil should flash.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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RICHARD NORIEGA
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Engine Performance problem
1988 Ford F150 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 135.00 miles

how do I remove the codes on my truck without a scanner
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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Ground out the dlc connector terminal b to a good engine ground and put a jump wire from the sti to the dlc. Turn key on.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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JAMIEYOUNG
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  • 1988 FORD F-150
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 125,000 MILES
Why doesn't the check light work when you run the codes? It just stays on, does not flash.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Are you using an OBD1 scan tool or jumper wire in the diagnostic port? Here is a tutorial for you to view for Ford OBD1 codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ford-lincoln-mercury-obd1-1995-and-earlier-diagnostic-trouble-code-definition-and-retrieval

Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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JAMIEYOUNG
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I'm using a jumper wire and the check light just stays on, it doesn't flash. Why?
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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The check engine light wont flash, the test light will connected to the diagnostic connector please go over the guide above again and get back to us.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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TRACY.TENNANT10
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Itcuts out through rpm band, check engine light flashing, pretty sure its electical
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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RIVERMIKERAT
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM -1988 Ford Pickup F150
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RETRIEVING CODES

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Tip: ABS CONNECTOR - 1987 F150
Tech1
To obtain stored trouble code, momentarily ground diagnostic connector and record number of times light flashes. See Fig. 2. DO NOT turn ignition off before grounding connector or code will be lost.
Only the first code stored will appear until that problem is corrected.
Fig. 2: Diagnostic Connector Location (Bronco II) Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig. 3: Diagnostic Connector Location (1987 F-Series Pickup & Bronco) Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig. 4: Diagnostic Connector Location (1988 F-Series Pickup & Bronco) Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE:
The test connector is usually located behind left door pillar panel.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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RIVERMIKERAT
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This is also the procedure for the engine DTCs.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:42 AM (Merged)
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CAPTKCP
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I have looked every where on this truck but have not found it. The only thing I have found is a connector in my glove box, but it doesn't fit my code readers connector. I am using a Innova 3120 code reader that reads both OBD I and OBD II.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
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CAPTKCP
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I think I found out my Problem my reader requires a EEC-IV which is fuel injected and I believe my truck is a EEC-II based on what I found in the Definitions of those terms. Thanks for your Help
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
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RACEFAN966
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If you have a paper clip and test light I can tell you how to hook them up and count the blinks on the test light to retrieve the codes.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2020 AT 10:43 AM (Merged)
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01F150
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I have a 01 f150 4.2 2x2 5-speed man. About 6 months ago my engine light came on. The code came up EGR pressure and bank 2 fuel too lean. I changed the EGR valve, sensor and solenoid, and I also cleaned out the tube from the exhuast to the EGR valve. A day after clearing the code the light came back on. To make a long story short i'll just tell you what I replaced through the 6 month period; Coil pack, maf sensor, spark plugs & wires, and both O2 sensors. After changing all these parts, my light is still coming on with the same code a day or two after I clear it. I am at a loss. Can you please help.
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