obd FORD TAURUS 1996 Owners Manual

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Service Engine Soon Warning Light
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The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Service Engine
Soon light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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Service engine soon light
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Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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OBD II Drive Cycle
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The following steps must be run in the order
shown. If any steps are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps.
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Always drive vehicle in safe manner according
to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
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The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
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1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
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2. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
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3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (70 km/h)
at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.
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4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at
45 mph (70 km/h) for 30 seconds.
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5. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
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6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at
speeds between 25 and 40 mph
(40-60 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
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a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10
seconds each
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b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle position, and
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c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.
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7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and
60 mph (70-100 km/h). This should take
approximately 5 minutes.
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8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at
the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph
(70-100 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
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9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying
speeds between 45 and 60 mph
(70-100 km/h).
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10. Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in Drive
for 40 seconds.
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11. OBD II drive cycle has been completed.
Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.
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Index 371
O
Octane rating.............. 266
Odometer
description............... 84
trip odometer............. 84
Oil filter................ 329
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 272
Oil viscosity.............. 273
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 325
Overdrive.............194, 199
Overseas offices............. 247
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 135
Parking brake
operation.............. 205
warning light.............. 73
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 329
PCV valve, specifications........ 329
Phone, cellular............. 158
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 308
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors............... 153
moon roof.............. 144
seats................. 148
windows............... 142
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 201
fluid, checking and adding...... 300
fluid, refill capacity.......... 328
fluid, specifications.......... 330
servicing............... 201
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