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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: Loaded87IROC on May 02, 2010, 07:33:37 PM

Title: No EEC self test?
Post by: Loaded87IROC on May 02, 2010, 07:33:37 PM
What would cause the EEC to not go into self test mode when the proper jumper wire is inserted between the STI and the signal return?  I have ran this test many times and am sure I am doing it right, but not getting any results.  I have a test light hooked up from the positive battery terminal to the output pin on the test connector.  When the ignition is turned to run, the light lights up for a second (not flashing the fast codes) is off for a second, then comes back on and does not flash.  I checked and the test light does this even when the jumper wire is not in place.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!
Title: No EEC self test?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on May 03, 2010, 09:35:36 AM
Are you having a problem or do you just want to check it for possible codes???

Only two I've see that would not output codes had bad EECs, one was a '89 3.8 Bird and the other a '88TC... I don't know exactly what other problems the '89 exhibited, but the TC belched black smoke and was lean on acceleration, also the fans ran continually...
Title: No EEC self test?
Post by: Loaded87IROC on May 03, 2010, 10:56:35 AM
No, I am not having any problems (currently...) but the car I got the engine from sat for a good 10+ years and just  wanted to check stuff out.
Title: No EEC self test?
Post by: Loaded87IROC on May 03, 2010, 08:41:48 PM
Here is a short vid of what the test light does that I have hooked up to the output pin on the test connector. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/Loaded87IROC/86%20Cougar/th_005.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v648/Loaded87IROC/86%20Cougar/?action=view¤t=005.flv)