horn FORD FESTIVA 1991 User Guide

STEERING COLUMN TROUBLE SHOOTING
BASIC STEERING COLUMN TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PUMP article
Excessive internal gear leakageSee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Flange rubs against gear adjust plugSee STEERING COLUMN
article
Loose pump beltAdjust or replace if necessary
Low fluid levelCheck and add proper amount
of fluid
Engine idle too lowAdjust to correct setting
Steering gear-to-column misalignedSee STEERING COLUMN
article
No Power, Left Turn
Left turn reaction seal "O" ring wornSee POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Left turn reaction seal damaged/missingSee POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Cylinder head "O" ring damagedSee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
No Power, Right Turns
Column pot coupling bottomedSee STEERING COLUMN
article
Right turn reaction seal "O" ring wornSee POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Right turn reaction seal damagedSee POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Internal leakage through piston end plugSee POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Internal leakage through side plugsSee POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Lack of Effort in Turning
Left and/or right reaction seal sticking in cylinder headReplace, see POWER
STEERING GEAR article
Wanders to One Side
Front end alignment incorrectSee WHEEL ALIGNMENT
article
Unbalanced steering gear valveSee POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Low Pressure Due to Steering Pump
Flow control valve stuck or inoperativeSee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Pressure plate not flat against cam ringSee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Extreme wear of cam ringReplace and check
adjustments
Scored plate, thrust plate or rotorSee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Vanes not installed properlySee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Vanes sticking in rotor slotsSee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Cracked/broken thrust or pressure plateSee POWER STEERING
PUMP article
NOTE:This is GENERAL inform ation. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or
individual vehicle configuration. T he purpose of this T rouble Shooting inform ation is to provide a list
of com m on causes to problem sym ptom s. For m odel-specific T rouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT ,
DIAGNOST IC, or T EST ING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSECORRECTION
Noise in Steering
Coupling pulled apartSee STEERING COLUMNS
article
Column not correctly alignedSee STEERING COLUMNS
article
Broken lower jointReplace joint
Horn contact ring notSee STEERING COLUMN
article
Bearing not lubricatedSee STEERING COLUMN
article
Shaft snap ring not properly seatedReseat or replace snap ring
Plastic spherical joint not lubricatedSee STEERING COLUMN
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Fig. 7: Fuse Panel Identification

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Fuse Identification
1 - 15 Amp License Plate Light, Rear Side Marker Light, Front Parking Lights, Cluster and Tail Lights
2 - 15 Amp Horn, Brakelights, High-Mount Brakelight
3 - 15 Amp (1988-89) Safety Belt Warning, Turn & Hazard Warning Flasher Lights, Radio, Trunk Light, Ignition Key Reminder Buzzer
15 Amp (1990-93) Safety Belt Warning, Turn & Hazard Warning Flasher Lights, Ignition Key Reminder Buzzer
4 - 15 Amp Audio System, Cigarette Lighter, Remote Control Mirror
5 - 15 Amp Rear Wiper/Washer, Daytime Running Light System (Canada)
6 - 15 Amp Heater & Air Conditioner
7 - 20 Amp Heater & Air Conditioner, Cooling Fan System
8 - 10 Amp (1988-89) Interior Courtesy Lights
10 Amp (1990-93) R a d io , In t e r io r C o u r t e sy Ligh t s, Lu gga ge C o mp a r t me n t Ligh t
9 - 15 Amp (1988-89) Front Wiper/Washer
15 Amp (1990-93) Front Wiper/Washer, Shift-Lock System (ATX), Engine Control System
10 - 10 Amp Charging System, Emission Control System
11 - 10 Amp (1988-90) Safety Belt Warning, Turn & Hazard Warning Flasher Lights, Back-Up Lights, Instrument Cluster, Warning
Lights,
10 Amp (1991-93) Safety Belt Warning, Turn & Hazard Warning Flasher Lights, Back-Up Lights, Instrument Cluster, Warning Lights,
Shift-Lock System
12 - 15 Amp Rear Window Defroster
13 - Not Used (1988-89) Spare
30 Amp (1990-93) Passive Restraint System (Automatic Seat Belt)
In-Line Fuse Identification
15 Amp (1990-93) Condenser Fan Motor (A/T Models Only)
10 Amp (1990-93) A/C System (located on left side of heater case)
FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK IDENTIFICATION
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Fig. 8: Underhood Fusible Link Block Identification

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Fusible Link Identification
A - Brown (PTC) (1988-89 Carburetor) EFE Carburetor Heater
Brown (EGI) (1989-93 EFI) EFI System (1989-92), EGI-EFI System (1993)
B - Red (Main) Back-Up, Interior & Parking Lights, Brakelights, Taillights, Horn, Luggage Compartment Light, Turn Signal & Hazard
F l a sh e r Ligh t s, C l u st e r & Wa r n in g Ligh t s, R a d io , C iga r e t t e Ligh t e r , C h a r gin g & E missio n C o n t r o l S yst e ms, Wip e r / Wa sh e r S yst e ms,
A/C-Heater System, Cooling Fan System, Rear Window Defroster, Ignition & Starting Systems, Shift Lock System, Remote Control
Mirror, Ignition Key Reminder, Passive Restraint System (1990-93)
C - Brown (Head) Headlights, Daytime Running Lights, Starting & Charging System
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ST EERING COLUMN
1991 ST EERING Ford Motor Co. - Steering Colum ns
DESCRIPTION
The steering column assembly consists of a steering shaft, steering shaft tube, upper and lower bearings, mounting brackets, ignition lock and
combination switch assembly.

Fig. 1: Exploded View of External Steering Column Assembly (Typical)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING section.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
Removal & Installation (Capri)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable and air bag back-up power supply. Back-up power supply is a Blue rectangular unit located behind
glove box, attached to instrument panel. Remove 4 mount nuts from back of steering wheel and remove air bag module.
2. Disconnect air bag module connector. Loosen steering wheel nut 4-6 turns. Using Steering Wheel Remover (T67L-3600-A), remove
steering wheel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
Remove 2 screws from back of steering wheel. Disconnect horn wire and remove cover. Remove steering wheel retaining nut. Mark steering
wheel and steering shaft. Using Steering Wheel Remover (T67L-3600-A), remove steering wheel. To install, reverse removal procedure.
COMBINATION SW ITCH NOTE:Steering colum n is not repairable and m ust be replaced as a unit.
WARNING:On m odels with Supplem ental Restraint System (SRS), observe the following precautions. Before any
repairs are perform ed, disconnect and shield battery ground cable and air bag back-up power supply.
Back-up power supply is a Blue rectangular unit located behind glove box, attached to instrum ent
panel.
CAUT ION: DO NOT use a knock-off type steering wheel puller or strike steering wheel or shaft with a
ham m er. Sudden im pact could dam age a bearing or begin to collapse steering colum n.
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