:shrug: '95 Contour 2.5 Duratec. 115k. Problems starting, keeping running. CEL on: codes 16 15 12 in that order. Manual I have isn't very helpful. If/when I can get it started can only keep it going with rpm > 2000, and then with sputtering. With timing light on sputtering seems to coincide with light not lighting up. Crank sensor? Wiring? Help?!?
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Starting/Running Problems
- Thread starter PJaruzel
- Start date
From FAQ, 95 OBDI codes, EEC IV,
http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=probs&displayid=10
12 Idle Speed Control motor or Air Bypass not controlling idle properly (generally idle too low)
15 (O) No Keep Alive Memory power to PCM pin 1 or bad PCM (Memory Test Failure)
(M) KAM (pin 1) was interrupted (was battery disconnected ?)
16 1.9L & 2.5L - Throttle stop set too high
2.3L - RPM's too low
(O) Electronic ignition - IDM circuit fault
Check wiring/connector to IdleAirControl IAC valve (or Clean/Change it). This link has TBcleaning instructions too.
http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=7074&highlight=throttle+body
Check if Fuse 11 (3 AMP) is broken or missing from Power Distribution Box next to the battery.
Clean ThrottleBody TB and check connector wiring/connector to ThrottlePositionSensor TPS. Location here in Autozonelink.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/1b/cd/26/0900823d801bcd26.jsp
Edit. Fusediagram, fusepanel, fusebox
FUSES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse # - Amp - Color - Circuit
1 - 80 - Black - Main power
2 - 60 - Yellow - Engine cooling fan
3 - 60 - Yellow - ABS braking system, Heater blower motor
4 - 20 - Yellow - Daytime running lights
5 - 15 - Light Blue - Fog lamp
6 - Not used
7 - 20 - Yellow - ABS system
8 - Not used
9 - 20 - Light Blue - ECU
10 - 20 - Light Blue - Ignition switch
11 - 3 - Violet - ECU memory
12 - 15 - Light Blue - Horn, Hazard flasher warning system
13 - 20 - Yellow - Oxygen sensor
14 - 15 - Light Blue - Fuel pump
15 - 10 - Red - Low beam, passenger side
16 - 10 - Red - Low beam, driver's side
17 - 10 - Red - High beam, passenger side
18 - 10 - Red - High beam, driver's side
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse # - Amp - Color - Circuit
19 - Not used
20 - 10 - Black - Wiper motors (circuit breaker)
21 - 40 - Orange - Power windows
22 - 7.5 - Brown - ABS module
23 - 15 - Light Blue - Backup lights
24 - 15 - Light Blue - Brake lights
25 - 20 - Yellow - Door locks
26 - 7.5 - Brown - Main light
27 - 15 - Light Blue - Cigarette lighter
28 - 30 - Light Green - Electric seats
29 - 30 - Light Green - Rear window defroster
30 - 7.5 - Brown - Engine management system
31 - 7.5 - Brown - Instrument panel illumination
32 - 7.5 - Brown - Radio
33 - 7.5 - Brown - Parking lamps - drivers side
34 - 7.5 - Brown - Interior lights, electric side mirrors, clock
35 - 7.5 - Brown - Parking lights - passenger side
36 - 10 - Red - Air bag
37 - 30 - Light Green - Heater blower motor
38 - Not used
RELAYS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Relay - Circuit
R1 - Daytime running lights
R2 - Radiator fan, high speed
R3 - Air conditioning
R4 - Air conditioning clutch
R5 - Radiator fan, low speed
R6 - Starter solenoid
R7 - Horn
R8 - Fuel pump
R9 - Headlight, low beam
R10 - Headlight, high beam
R11 - ECU module
D1 - Reverse voltage protection
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE B0X
Relay - Circuit
R12 - Interior lighting
R13 - Rear window defroster
R14 - Heater blower motor
R15 - Wiper motor
R16 - Ignition
D2 - Reverse voltage protection
http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=probs&displayid=10
12 Idle Speed Control motor or Air Bypass not controlling idle properly (generally idle too low)
15 (O) No Keep Alive Memory power to PCM pin 1 or bad PCM (Memory Test Failure)
(M) KAM (pin 1) was interrupted (was battery disconnected ?)
16 1.9L & 2.5L - Throttle stop set too high
2.3L - RPM's too low
(O) Electronic ignition - IDM circuit fault
Check wiring/connector to IdleAirControl IAC valve (or Clean/Change it). This link has TBcleaning instructions too.
http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=7074&highlight=throttle+body
Check if Fuse 11 (3 AMP) is broken or missing from Power Distribution Box next to the battery.
Clean ThrottleBody TB and check connector wiring/connector to ThrottlePositionSensor TPS. Location here in Autozonelink.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/1b/cd/26/0900823d801bcd26.jsp
Edit. Fusediagram, fusepanel, fusebox
FUSES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse # - Amp - Color - Circuit
1 - 80 - Black - Main power
2 - 60 - Yellow - Engine cooling fan
3 - 60 - Yellow - ABS braking system, Heater blower motor
4 - 20 - Yellow - Daytime running lights
5 - 15 - Light Blue - Fog lamp
6 - Not used
7 - 20 - Yellow - ABS system
8 - Not used
9 - 20 - Light Blue - ECU
10 - 20 - Light Blue - Ignition switch
11 - 3 - Violet - ECU memory
12 - 15 - Light Blue - Horn, Hazard flasher warning system
13 - 20 - Yellow - Oxygen sensor
14 - 15 - Light Blue - Fuel pump
15 - 10 - Red - Low beam, passenger side
16 - 10 - Red - Low beam, driver's side
17 - 10 - Red - High beam, passenger side
18 - 10 - Red - High beam, driver's side
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Fuse # - Amp - Color - Circuit
19 - Not used
20 - 10 - Black - Wiper motors (circuit breaker)
21 - 40 - Orange - Power windows
22 - 7.5 - Brown - ABS module
23 - 15 - Light Blue - Backup lights
24 - 15 - Light Blue - Brake lights
25 - 20 - Yellow - Door locks
26 - 7.5 - Brown - Main light
27 - 15 - Light Blue - Cigarette lighter
28 - 30 - Light Green - Electric seats
29 - 30 - Light Green - Rear window defroster
30 - 7.5 - Brown - Engine management system
31 - 7.5 - Brown - Instrument panel illumination
32 - 7.5 - Brown - Radio
33 - 7.5 - Brown - Parking lamps - drivers side
34 - 7.5 - Brown - Interior lights, electric side mirrors, clock
35 - 7.5 - Brown - Parking lights - passenger side
36 - 10 - Red - Air bag
37 - 30 - Light Green - Heater blower motor
38 - Not used
RELAYS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
Relay - Circuit
R1 - Daytime running lights
R2 - Radiator fan, high speed
R3 - Air conditioning
R4 - Air conditioning clutch
R5 - Radiator fan, low speed
R6 - Starter solenoid
R7 - Horn
R8 - Fuel pump
R9 - Headlight, low beam
R10 - Headlight, high beam
R11 - ECU module
D1 - Reverse voltage protection
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE B0X
Relay - Circuit
R12 - Interior lighting
R13 - Rear window defroster
R14 - Heater blower motor
R15 - Wiper motor
R16 - Ignition
D2 - Reverse voltage protection
Last edited:
projectSHO89
Hard-core CEG'er
Clean or replace your IAC valve.
Click on Autozone link.I removed IAC, cleaned it, but I don't think it's working. Anyway to test? I ordered one, it will be in tom. (2/7). ...
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/1b/ca/6e/0900823d801bca6e.jsp