1996 Ford Windstar timeing

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1996 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Automatic 130000 miles

Hi my name is Ben.I just rebuilt my daughters windstar 3.8 engine. When I was putting it together I couldn't find any info on timing the cam positioning sensor. She now has 500 miles on it. What if anything, is going to be a problem? And it dies at a idle at stop lights sometimes. Is this because it is not timed? Also the codes say the speed sensor isn't working, I just replaced it. The voltage is only 0.05 volts at the sendor. The book said it needs 1.5. Any suggestions?
Saturday, March 14th, 2009 AT 10:59 AM

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Tiny
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May sound crazy, but does it have cruise control? If so unplug the deactivation switch on the bottom of the master and see if its wet with brake fluid, all kinds of ABS and PCM problems are due to this little switch! Good news is, Ford made a new wiring kit and switch, 25.00 or so dollars. Check it and get back to us. Timing is probly not the issue if there are no CMP or CKP codes stored.
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Saturday, March 14th, 2009 AT 1:20 PM
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Reply to you email. Timing is not adjustable, set the chain and gears right, CMP right and thats it, heres the TS guide for no start conditions.
CIRCUIT TEST JD - INTEGRATED IGNITION-NO START Diagnostic Aids When making a voltage check, a ground reading is a value of less than one volt. A power reading is a value of battery voltage, or up to 2 volts less than battery voltage. Perform this test when instructed during QUICK TEST or if directed by other test procedures. This test is used to diagnose the following: Ã Â Â Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor. Ã Â Â CKP wiring harness or connector(s). Ã Â Â Spark plug wires. Ã Â Â Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Fig. 68: CKP Sensor Connector Terminals & Test Circuits Step 1) Check Spark Plugs & Wires Remove and check spark plugs. Check all spark plug wires for damaged insulation or poor connectors. Check primary ignition wiring. Check CKP sensor connector. Repair or replace if necessary. If no faults are found, go to next step. Step 4) Check CKP Circuit To PCM Turn ignition off. Disconnect scan tester from DLC. Disconnect PCM. Check PCM wiring harness connector for damage and repair if necessary. Install Breakout Box (014-000950). Connect PCM wiring harness connector to breakout box. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between pin No. 21 (CKP+) at breakout box and negative battery terminal. If voltage is not 1-2 volts, go to next step. If voltage is 1-2 volts, go to step 10). Step 5) Check CKP Sensor Turn ignition off. Disconnect CKP wiring harness connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between pin No. 21 (CKP+) at breakout box and negative battery terminal. If voltage is 1-2 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 1-2 volts, go to step 18). Step 6) Leave ignition on. Measure voltage between pin No. 22 (CKP-) at breakout box and negative battery terminal. If voltage is 1-2 volts, replace CKP sensor and repeat QUICK TEST. If voltage is not 1-2 volts, go to next step. Step 7) If voltage in step 6) was less than 1.0 volt, go to next step. If voltage in step 6) was more than 1.0 volts, go to step 9). Step 8) Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM from breakout box. Measure resistance between pin No. 22 (CKP-) at breakout box and negative battery terminal. If resistance is more than 10,000 ohms, replace PCM and repeat QUICK TEST. If resistance is 10,000 ohms or less, repair CKP- circuit short to ground. Step 9) Leave PCM disconnected from breakout box. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between pin No. 22 (CKP-) at breakout box and negative battery terminal. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, replace PCM and repeat QUICK TEST. If voltage is 0.5 volts or more, repair CKP sensor short to power and repeat QUICK TEST. Step 10) Set DVOM on AC voltage scale. Crank starter while measuring voltage between pin No. NOTE: A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips from step 1) to step 4). No test procedures have been omitted. 21 (CKP+) and No. 22 (CKP-) at breakout box. After stabilizing, if AC voltage is less than 0.4 volt, go to next step. If AC voltage is 0.4 volt or more, go to step 60) under CIRCUIT TEST JE. Step 11) Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM from breakout box. Set DVOM on AC voltage scale. Crank starter while measuring voltage between pin No. 21 (CKP+) and No. 22 (CKP-) at breakout box. After stabilizing, if voltage is less than 0.4 volt, go to next step. If voltage is 0.4 volt or more, replace PCM and repeat QUICK TEST. Step 12) Turn ignition off. Measure resistance between pin No. 21 (CKP+) and No. 22 (CKP-) at breakout box. If resistance is 300-800 ohms, go to step 16). If resistance is not 300-800 ohms, go to next step. Step 13) If resistance in step 12) was more than 300 ohms, go to next step. If resistance in step 12) was 300 ohms or less, go to step 17). Step 14) Check CKP Sensor Turn ignition off. Install EI Diagnostic Harness (007-00059) to Breakout Box (014-000950). Connect EI Diagnostic Harness between CKP sensor and wiring harness connector. Use appropriate overlay. Connect diagnostic harness negative lead to battery negative terminal. Leave positive lead disconnected. Set diagnostic harness box type switch to "4/6" or "8" cylinder position. Measure resistance between breakout box test pins No. 21 (CKP+I) and J31 (CKP+S). If resistance is less than 1050 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 1050 ohms or more, repair open in CKP+ circuit and repeat QUICK TEST. Step 15) Leave ignition off. Measure resistance between breakout box pin No. 22 (CKP-I) and No. J32 (CKP-S). If resistance is less than 1050 ohms, replace CKP sensor and repeat QUICK TEST. If resistance is 1050 ohms or more, repair open in CKP- circuit. Step 16) Check CKP Sensor & Trigger Wheel Leave ignition off. Check CKP sensor and trigger wheel for damage. Repair or replace as necessary. If CKP sensor and trigger wheel are not damaged, ignition system is okay and testing is complete. If symptom still present, see TESTS W/O CODES - 3.8L article. Step 17) Leave ignition off. Disconnect CKP sensor from wiring harness connector. Measure resistance between breakout box pin No. 21 (CKP+I) and No. J22 (CKP-I). If resistance is more than 1000 ohms, replace CKP sensor and repeat QUICK TEST. If resistance is 1000 ohms or less, repair CKP- circuit short to CKP+ circuit. Step 18) If voltage in step 5) was less than 1.0 volt, go to next step. If voltage in step 5) was 1.0 volt or more, go to step 20). Step 19) Check CKP Sensor For Short To Ground Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM from PCM breakout box. Measure resistance between breakout box test pins 21 (CKP+I) and negative battery terminal. If resistance is less than 10,000 ohms, repair CKP circuit short to ground and repeat QUICK TEST. If resistance is 10,000 ohms or more, replace PCM and repeat QUICK TEST. Step 20) Check CKP Sensor For Short To Power Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between breakout box test pins 21 (CKP+I) and negative battery terminal. If voltage is more than 0.5 volt, repair CKP+ circuit short to power and repeat QUICK TEST. If resistance is 0.5 volt or less, replace PCM and repeat QUICK TEST.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009 AT 7:15 AM
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FUEL SYSTEM CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR Removal & Installation Note position of electrical connector on CMP sensor. Unplug harness connector from CMP sensor. Remove CMP sensor screws and CMP sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. See Fig. 3 . Tighten CMP sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fig. 3: Exploded View of CMP Synchronizer Assembly (Typical) Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. CMP SYNCHRONIZER Removal 1. Position crankshaft to TDC of cylinder No. 1, on compression stroke. Note position of electrical connector on CMP sensor. 2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Unplug harness connector from CMP sensor. Remove CMP sensor screws and CMP sensor from positioner. Remove synchronizer hold-down bolt and CMP synchronizer. Installation 1. Install Synchro Positioner (T96T-12200-A) on synchronizer housing. See Fig. 4 . Rotate synchronizer shaft until vane on shaft aligns with slot on synchro positioner. Rotate synchro positioner until engaged into notch in housing. Transfer oil pump intermediate shaft from old camshaft position sensor housing to replacement camshaft position sensor housing. Fig. 4: Installing Synchro Positioner On Synchronizer Assembly (Typical) Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. NOTE: Prior to removal of CMP sensor. Ensure that #1 piston is at TDC position. Note position of components prior to removal. CAUTION: Synchro Positioner (T96T-12200-A) is required to properly reinstall synchronizer. See Fig. 3 . Failure to use synchro positioner during installation will cause fuel injection to be out of time and may cause engine damage. CAUTION: DO NOT rotate crankshaft while synchronizer is removed from engine. Page 1 of 5 REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL - 3.8L -1996 Ford WindstarFig. 5: Installing CMP Synchronizer Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 2. Locate sychronizer in engine so that when sychronizer is fully installed, the sychro positioner points 54 degrees off crankshaft centerline. See Fig. 5 . 3. Install hold-down clamp and tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove sychronizer positioner and install CMP sensor to synchronizer and tighten to specification. Reconnect wiring to CMP sensor. Connect negative battery cable.


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Sunday, March 15th, 2009 AT 7:24 AM

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