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Inspection and Verification: Notes

NOTE: If any concerns are noted with the speedometer, stoplamps, or horn, address those concerns by referring to their associated articles before continuing speed control diagnosis.
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the speed control system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
    Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
    G02740413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Check the wiring harness for obvious signs of shorts, opens, bad connections, or damage.
  4. Verify that the speedometer and stoplamps function correctly.
  5. Verify that the throttle cable is adjusted correctly and not holding the throttle open or increasing idle speed.
  6. Make sure the throttle linkage operates freely and smoothly when connected to the speed control cable and speed control actuator.
  7. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and proceed to the SYMPTOM CHART .