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fastbackRb
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posted 10-05-2002 09:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fastbackRb   Click Here to Email fastbackRb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Does anyone know what to do when you can not get the codes to download to a scanner? My scanner says look in the service manuel under no codes for the problem but I am sorry to say I don't have a service man. on an 84 must. turbo car. The car has been sitting for 19 years and runs like the computer is bad. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Rudy

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70 fastback cleveland 5.80's@117 with a 4 speed lenco (broke it)
69 cougar elimnator Boss 302
84 droptop 5.0
86 hatchback 289
92 explorer
97 f350 dullie power stroke

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Stewart
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posted 10-05-2002 11:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Stewart   Click Here to Email Stewart     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have zero experience with a scanner, but I'll drop Charlie and Craig an email and see if they can pop in here. They're both tech's and might know the answer you're searching for.

Stewart

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cpmaverick
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posted 10-06-2002 12:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cpmaverick   Click Here to Email cpmaverick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hmmm. Is it fuel injected? I don't know much about such an old system (hell we rarely get OBD-I cars anymore). If it is EEC-IV then it definitely should give you a code 11 if there are no codes. Check you wiring to the computer (from the scanner plug) for continuity. Also, check your computer grounds and power circuits.

If it's EEC-III, it's possible if there are no codes it just gives you nothing. But that's just specualtion.

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-Charlie Ping
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http://www.maverickgrabber.com

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fastbackRb
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posted 10-06-2002 07:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fastbackRb   Click Here to Email fastbackRb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It is an EEC-IV and is fuel injected.Have checked wires and they are good.When checking with the scanner or analog volt meter the light or the meter comes on and stays on or the needle pegs and never gives any codes (flashes). Any more help or thoughts would be great. THANKS Stewart and Charlie.

Rudy

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70 fastback cleveland 5.80's@117 with a 4 speed lenco (broke it)
69 cougar elimnator Boss 302
84 droptop 5.0
86 hatchback 289
92 explorer
97 f350 dullie power stroke

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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
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From: Grandview, Missouri
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posted 10-06-2002 09:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SUBMARINER MUSTANGER   Click Here to Email SUBMARINER MUSTANGER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Rudy,
You've definately got an EEC-IV system, but off the top of my head, I can't think of any reason why you can't pull codes, other than the fact that you've got a possible wiring problem into or from your DLC, or your processor is bad. I hate to say this, but it's possible that the aftermarket equipment you have to pull the codes is inadequate, and you may have to take it to a Ford dealer so they can hook up their NGS. It's also possible that your processor is so messed up that it's not communicating with the scan tool, but I wouldn't count on that until AFTER you have it checked out with the dealership. I'm not trying to make a "plug" for the local dealership, because if you lived by me, I'd do it for NOTHING!! Sometimes, us "mechanics" just want to get peoples cars FIXED!! What I'm saying is take it to a dealership, pay their "1 hour diag fee"......at least that will tell you what's wrong, whether it's the processor, or just simply a sensor, and get back to us. Think about it.....a 1984 SVO is probably worth spending an extra $80 on if they can tell you what is wrong? Let us know!!

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2003 Mach 1 (on order!!)

Past Mustangs: '84 GT 5-speed; '91 GT auto; '70 M-code Mach 1, grabber yellow; 2 '95 GT 5 speeds, totalled first one; '94 6-banger, wifes; '89 LX 5.0 vert, '90 LX 5.0 hatch, '69 M-code Mach 1, 4 speed.

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cpmaverick
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posted 10-06-2002 10:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cpmaverick   Click Here to Email cpmaverick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I agree, and also, check all your fuses!

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-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
[email protected] with AC and overdrive.
http://www.maverickgrabber.com

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Stewart
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posted 10-07-2002 06:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Stewart   Click Here to Email Stewart     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Craig, Charlie...thanks for the quick responses guys!

Stewart

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fastbackRb
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posted 10-07-2002 10:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fastbackRb   Click Here to Email fastbackRb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
OK but these guys in town are butchers and don't deserve to wear clothes.since it's got to be trailered anyway will take it to Atlanta.Thanks and will let you know. Oh yea it's not an SVO just a 1984 turbo charged GT convert. THANKS again.

Rudy

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70 fastback cleveland 5.80's@117 with a 4 speed lenco (broke it)
69 cougar elimnator Boss 302
84 droptop 5.0
86 hatchback 289
92 explorer
97 f350 dullie power stroke

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cpmaverick
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posted 10-07-2002 11:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cpmaverick   Click Here to Email cpmaverick     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds like a rare car! Good luck.

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-Charlie Ping
1970 Maverick Grabber
[email protected] with AC and overdrive.
http://www.maverickgrabber.com

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fastbackRb
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posted 10-17-2002 09:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fastbackRb   Click Here to Email fastbackRb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hey Guys,(Craig, Charlie,Stewart)
Well found out that the computer is BAD .
Also found out new feul pump was BAD and the TPS needed to be set. The little thing runs good now. Still has alittle miss along could be plugs wires or gas.Thanks for the HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Rudy

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70 fastback cleveland 5.80's@117 with a 4 speed lenco (broke it)
69 cougar elimnator Boss 302
84 droptop 5.0
86 hatchback 289
92 explorer
97 f350 dullie power stroke

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Stewart
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posted 10-17-2002 10:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Stewart   Click Here to Email Stewart     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Glad to be of help...but all I did was send an email to CP and Sub!

So did you buy a brand new replacement computer, or did you get a used one off of ebay?

Stewart

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fastbackRb
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posted 10-19-2002 11:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fastbackRb   Click Here to Email fastbackRb     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
So far we have a borrowed one from a friends SVO but plan on a new one if we can find one.There are still some more electrical problems but we can get them straightened out little by little.Thanks again. It just shows it's not what you know but WHO you know.

Rudy

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70 fastback cleveland 5.80's@117 with a 4 speed lenco (broke it)
69 cougar elimnator Boss 302
84 droptop 5.0
86 hatchback 289
92 explorer
97 f350 dullie power stroke

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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
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From: Grandview, Missouri
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posted 10-23-2002 08:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SUBMARINER MUSTANGER   Click Here to Email SUBMARINER MUSTANGER     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Glad we could help!!

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Sub Stanger/1990 LX 5.0 convertible;
2003 Mach 1 (on order!!)

Past Mustangs: '84 GT 5-speed; '91 GT auto; '70 M-code Mach 1, grabber yellow; 2 '95 GT 5 speeds, totalled first one; '94 6-banger, wifes; '89 LX 5.0 vert, '90 LX 5.0 hatch, '69 M-code Mach 1, 4 speed.

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