Anti-Diesel relay - Location

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Article No. 83-18-8


RELAY - ANTI-DIESEL - LOCATION


FORD 1983-1/2 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-1/2 COUGAR

An anti-diesel relay is used on 1983 Thunderbird/Cougar with 3.8L engine and A/C to allow the A/C clutch to remain energized for a few seconds after the ignition switch is turned off to help prevent dieseling.

FIGURE 12:

FIGURE 13:

FIGURE 14:

This relay is installed in the engine compartment on the right fender apron below the starter relay (Figures 12 and 13). The 1983 wiring diagrams and Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM) do not show this relay. Figure 14 is the correct wire diagram for this system and should be used to diagnose any concerns with the anti-diesel relay.
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