Engine - Misfire/MIL ON/Codes P1443/P030X Set

Article No.
95-11-5

06/05/95

^ ENGINE MISFIRE - MIL ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC CODES P1443 AND/OR P030X - VEHICLES BUILT 11/28/94 THROUGH 2/10/95

^ MIL ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC CODES PO3OX AND/OR P1443 - ENGINE MISFIRE - VEHICLES BUILT 11/28/94 THROUGH 2/10/95

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995 CONTINENTAL

CALIBRATION: 5-38D-R05, 5-38R-R05

ISSUE:
Engine misfire and/or MIL illumination with Diagnostic Codes P030X and/or P1443 may occur on some vehicles. This may be due to intermittent purge monitor information and/or misfire monitor calibrated too sensitive.

ACTION:
Replace or reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the concern. Perform normal diagnostic routines and service as required.

PCM Application Chart:

2. If no other concerns are found after performing normal diagnostics or the concern still exists after service has been performed, reprogram or replace the PCM. Dealers with SBDS, reprogram the PCM with the appropriate calibration per the attached calibration chart using the latest calibration update CD. If SBDS is not available, replace the PCM using the correct PCM from the PCM Application Chart in this article.

Modification Decal:

Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty


OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

951105A Replace PCM 0.3 Hr.

951105B Reprogram PCM 0.2 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
12A650 08

OASIS CODES:
608000, 608400, 608600, 609000, 609400, 609500, 609600, 698000, 698298