LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Merkur >> 1985 >> XR4Ti Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> EEC IV System >> Testing & Diagnosis >> Key On/Engine Off Self-Test
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Key On/Engine Off Self-Test

  1. This is a static check of processor input and output circuits. Connect the STAR tester or VOM to vehicle Self-Test connector, making sure to connect VOM correctly. See Fig 1 . Turn ignition switch to "ON" position to start Self-Test. DO NOT  depress throttle during test. Observe and record all On Demand and Continuous/Memory service codes.
  2. If any codes appear, refer to the proper test shown in the reference table for that specific engine. Start with the first code displayed. If the test refer you to other checks, perform them as instructed. When more than one code is displayed, repair problems in the order that codes are displayed.
NOTE: When any repair has been completed, Quick Test MUST be repeated BEFORE attempting to repair any other problems identified by service codes. Proceed with repairs as indicated by KEY ON/ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST RESULTS  table and then by ON DEMAND CODES  table.
Fig 1: Analog VOM Hook-Up for Reading Codes This applies to all models.
G42670


NOTE: When any repair has been completed, Quick Test MUST be repeated BEFORE attempting to repair any other problems identified by service codes. Proceed with repairs as indicated by KEY ON/ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST RESULTS  table.
ON DEMAND CODES

Code Test to Perform
15 Replace ECA, retest
21 CIRCUIT TEST G 
22 CIRCUIT TEST H 
23 CIRCUIT TEST J 
24 CIRCUIT TEST D 
26 CIRCUIT TEST K 
651 CIRCUIT TEST G  , Step 4)
53 CIRCUIT TEST J  , Step 3)
54 CIRCUIT TEST D  , Step 4)
56 CIRCUIT TEST K  , Step 3)
61 CIRCUIT TEST G  , Step 6)
63 CIRCUIT TEST J  , Step 6)
64 CIRCUIT TEST D  , Step 6)
66 CIRCUIT TEST K  , Step 6)
67 CIRCUIT TEST M 
KEY ON/ENGINE OFF SELF-TEST RESULTS

On Demand Codes Continuous/Memory Codes Go To:
11 11 COMPUTED IGNITION TIMING CHECK 
Any 11 On Demand Codes
Any Any On Demand Codes
11 Any (Exc. 15) COMPUTED IGNITION TIMING CHECK 
11 15 CIRCUIT TEST NN  , Step 7)
None None CIRCUIT TEST NN  , Step 1)