MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

JB: Secondary Ignition (COP) JB: Introduction

Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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Vehicle applicability: This diagnostic supplement covers multiple Ford vehicles and engines. Follow the application named in the source below. Some references apply to vehicles other than Mustang.

F-650 / F-750,

F-Series Super Duty,

Fusion 2.5L,

KA 1.0L,

Motorhome / Stripped Chassis / Step Van, and

Transit Connect 2.5L, GO to JB10 .

For all others, INSTALL a new COP.

Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

JB9 CHECK FOR SPARK AT ALL CYLINDERS

• Ignition OFF.

• Remove the fuel pump fuse to disable the fuel pump.

• Disconnect the ignition coils from the spark plugs.

• Connect the Adjustable Ignition Spark Tester THX458 or equivalent to the ignition coil boot.

• Observe the spark tester at each cylinder while cranking the engine.

• For the 6.2L engine,

• Connect the ignition coils to the spark plugs.

• Disconnect the exhaust spark plug wires from the spark plugs.

• Connect the Adjustable Ignition Spark Tester THX458 or equivalent to the exhaust spark plug wire.

• Observe the spark tester at each cylinder while cranking the engine.

Is a bluish-white spark consistent between all cylinders?

Yes

No

GO to JB13 .

RECORD the cylinders with inconsistent spark.

For E-Series,

EcoSport 2.0L,

Edge 3.5L,

Escape/Kuga 2.5L,

F-150 3.5L TiVCT,

F-650 / F-750,

F-Series Super Duty,

Fusion 2.5L,

KA 1.0L,

Motorhome / Stripped Chassis / Step Van, and

Transit Connect 2.5L, GO to JB10 .

For all others, INSTALL a new COP.

Source reference 5235

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