battery FORD E SERIES 1999 4.G 7.3L Diesel Supplement Manual

Operation in standing water
Ingestion of water into the diesel engine can result in immediate and
severe damage to the engine. If driving through water, slow down to
avoid splashing water into the intake. If the engine stalls, and ingestion
of water into the engine is suspected, do not try to restart the engine.
Consult your dealer for service immediately. Follow the cylinder
compression test procedure outlined in the Workshop Manual, then
check the engine oil for contamination.
Engine block heater (if equipped)
Refer to theStartingchapter in your Owner Guide.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic
converter.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and
clothing.
Preparing your vehicle
Also see the label on the battery.
1. Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle. If you connect your
battery to a 24±volt power supply you can damage your starter, ignition
system and other electrical components. Do not attach the jumper cables
to the glow plug relay as this could severely damage the glow plugs,
injector driver module and PCM.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure theydo nottouch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles
and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Position the vehicles so that they
do not touch one another.
2. Switch off the engine. Switch off
any unnecessary electrical
equipment.
3. Connect the positive (+) terminal
of the discharged battery to the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.Do notjump start the
driver's side or frame mounted
battery.
4. Connect one end of the second
lead to the negative (-) terminal of
the booster battery and the other
end to a metal part of the engine to be started, not to the negative (-)
terminal of the discharged battery.
5. Make sure that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the engine.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
Jump starting
1. Start the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased
speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
3. Once the engine has been started, run both vehicles for a further
three minutes before disconnecting the leads.
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Removing the jumper cables
1. Remove the jumper cables in
reverse order. Take the cable off the
metallic surface first, followed by
the cable on the negative (-)
booster battery terminal.
2. Remove the cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery and then the discharged
battery.
3. After the disabled vehicle has
been started, allow it to idle for a
while so the engine can ªrelearnº its
idle conditions.
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AUXILIARY POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (APCM)
(IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an auxiliary PCM. It has the following
features:
RPM control
This feature is used for elevating the
engine's idle speed. Rpm control can
be activated from inside the vehicle
and can be programmed to activate
automatically upon engine start-up.
Programmable speed presets range
from 1300±2500 rpm. This is the
recommended method of elevating
idle speed for PTO applications.
Charge Protect
This feature is used for maintaining
battery charge. In ªCharge
Protectionº mode, the battery
voltage is monitors and the engine
idle speed is increased so the
battery charge is maintained as
required. Charge Protection can be
activated from inside the vehicle
and programmed to activate
automatically upon engine start-up.
LCD screen
Displays current engine speed and
battery voltage.
RPM
CONTROLCHARGE
PROTECTPOWER
RPM
CONTROLCHARGE
PROTECTPOWER
RPM
CONTROLCHARGE
PROTECTPOWER
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IF THE ENGINE WON'T CRANK
Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or if
when the ignition is turned to START the lights become dim or go out,
the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery may be
discharged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming from the
engine compartment when you turn the key to START, this may also
indicate a loose or corroded battery connection.
Check the battery connections at the battery posts, cable connection to
the engine grounding point and at the starter relay terminals. Also, make
sure the relay bracket is securely fastened to its mounting surface.
If the starter relay clicks, but the starter does not crank, check the
connections at the starter terminal. If a discharged battery is suspected,
have it checked and corrected.
²For vehicles with manual transmissions, the clutch pedalmustbe fully
depressed in order for the starter to operate.
²For vehicles with automatic transmissions, the gearshift lever must be
in Park or Neutral in order for the starter to operate.
²Try operating the starter switch several times. Should the switch be
corroded, this operation may clean the contacts or make the switch
temporarily operable until you can reach the dealer.
²If all electrical connections are tight and you need assistance to start,
see ªJump Starting Your Vehicleº in theStartingchapter.
IF ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON'T START
Prolonged starter cranking (in excess of 30 seconds) could cause
damage to the starter motor.
²Check the fuel gauge. You may be out of fuel. If the gauge shows that
there is fuel in the tank, the trouble may be in the electrical system or
the fuel system. If equipped with an auxiliary tank, be sure that the
tank control switch is set for the tank with fuel and not on an empty
tank.
²Leaving the ignition key ON for over two minutes without starting may
make starting difficult because the glow plugs will cease activation.
Reset the system by turning the ignition key to OFF and then back to
ON again.
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ECONOLINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Air filter assembly
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant recovery reservoir
9. Battery
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F-SERIES ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant recovery reservoir
2. Engine oil filler
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air filter assembly
8. Battery (dual batteries shown)
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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