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#66700 07/20/02 10:37 PM
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Okay, going back a ways I've had a 401 code for about a year. Last week the car started bucking real bad. Not all the time though (seemed like just whenever the AC was on). Then pulled a 420 code (Bad Catalyst)

I went and did a complete manifold clean job. Put it all back together and still got the bucking. Got a CEL, now just says a 320 code.

Installed new plugs and wires, reset everything, another CEL, another 320 code.

The 320 code is the ignition/distributor engine speed input circuit I believe. A few questions...

1. Why didn't the 320 show up whenever it started to buck the first time?

2. What's up with the mysterious 420 code?

Don't want to throw parts at it if I can help it. The help so far has been great. I can't seem to find any thing on this new code though.

Thanks

#66701 07/21/02 01:12 PM
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P0320=Ignition Engine Speed (Profile Ignition Pickup (PIP)) input circuit malfunction.

The following is from the Ford TSP (Technical Service Publication):

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NC1 CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTC P0320: ERRATIC IGNITION

Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0320 indicates two successive erratic Profile Ignition Pickup (PIP) pulses occurred resulting in a possible engine miss or stall.

Possible causes:

-- Loose wires/connectors.
-- Arcing secondary ignition components (coil, wires, plugs, etc.).
-- On-board transmitter (2-way radio).*

Are any of the above present?

*Verify all 2-way radio installations. Carefully follow manufacturer's installation instructions regarding the routing of antenna and power leads.

Yes
SERVICE as necessary. Complete PCM Reset to clear DTCs (REFER to Section 2A, «Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reset»). RERUN «Quick Test».

No
For No Starts:
GO to Pinpoint Test Step «A1».

For Intermittent Faults:
GO to Pinpoint Test Step «Z50».

All others:
Loss of PIP. REPLACE PCM.
A simple test to check for arcing, is to take your car to a VERY dark spot at night, pop the hood, and watch the engine.


1996 Contour SE Sedan 4D (Royal Blue)
Duratec V6 2.5L 24-valve DOHC
Automatic
75,000 miles
No Mods (unless you call the DMD a mod)
Replaced EGR valve (gunked up), EVR (EGR VR), PCV valve, and evaporative emissions hose (cracked).
#66702 07/22/02 02:17 AM
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Checked for arching, couldn't see anything. When ever I put it in reverse to back up and then back into drive, the thing just dies on me. Still bucks on occasion.

My last resort before taking it into the shop is to throw a few parts at it from a contour at the salvage yard.

Any ideas as to what parts to take from the junk contour. IAC valve?, MAF sensor? or EGR vacuum solanoid perhaps?

Thanks


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