1989 Fox Runs Rough When Cold And Code ?s

[tjmi69]

Alright I went to check the timing and my car won't stay running with the spout removed? Any ideas

 

[liljoe07]

Timing is too retarded if it wont stay running with no Spout. Advance the timing enough so it stays running.

 

[tjmi69]

Alright cool. I'll try that tonight. Thanks

 

[tjmi69]

Alright guys. I set my timing tonight to about 14 degrees when I took it down to 10 it wouldn't even stay running. When I plugged the spout back in it jumped to about 22 degrees. Is this normal?

 

[liljoe07]

Yes, that is normal for the timing to advance when the spout is plugged in.

 

[tjmi69]

I knew it was normal to advance I just wasn't sure if it was normal to advance that much. What about it not staying running at 10 degrees?

 

[Mustang5L5]

First thing i'd so is take care of the code 12 and 13, but doing the idle reset procedure.

Pull the IAC plug with engine running and adjust idle stop screw to a low idle. If the engine won't run with the IAC unplugged, open the screw up a lot, start the engine, and then back it down.

Then shut off the engine, plug the IAC back in and reset the computer by unhooking the battery for 30 mins. Then hook it up and restart. Drive around a bit and let it relearn idle.

Then rerun the codes

 

[liljoe07]

I knew it was normal to advance I just wasn't sure if it was normal to advance that much. What about it not staying running at 10 degrees?

You would need to check that the balancer hasn't spun. You just need to see where 0 on the balancer is in relation to the pointer, when #1 piston is at top dead center.

 

[tjmi69]

Alright thanks guys.will try all this tonight