Tech help

[97Bird]

Semi Automatic Temp Control Self Test
Be sure to run this test with the ignition in the "RUN" postion and the vehicle temperature stabilized between 40 and 90 degrees F.
1. Set the Blower Control to AUTO and the Function Selector to either PANEL or FLOOR.
2. Press and release the COOL and OUTSIDE TEMP buttons simultaneously and, within two seconds, press and release the WARM button. A tracer segment going in a counterclockwise direction will be shown in the center of the display window.
3. When the Self Test is done, trouble codes will be displayed. If no faults are are found then all display segments will illuminate.
4. To exit the Self Test and retain the codes, press the COOL button.
5. To exit the Self Test and clear the codes, press the OUTSIDE TEMP button and then the WARM button.
6. After exiting the Self Test, the ignition should remain ON for at least 25 sec to allow the Blend Door Actuator to calibrate.
7. Repeat the above test to see if you get the same codes both times.

1997 Codes (Other years are different)
Self Test / Intermittent
24 / 25 Blend Door Actuator
30 In-Car Temp Sensor Short
31 In-car Temp Sensor Open
40 / 42 Ambient Temp Sensor Short
41 / 43 Ambient Temp Sensor Open
50 / 53 Sunload Sensor Short
52 Sunload Sensor Open

[TheDeal526]

Well I hope this constitutes as tech help. But for those who are not gear heads and are not very familiar with the symptoms their vehicles are giving them, I would recommend Motor Trend. Its a program that askes you to create a vehicle profile then askes a serious of questions about your problem. Based on your profile and answers it gives you a possible cause and solution to your problem. Your far more informed about your problem if your going to take your vehicle to a shop and less likely to be taken for more money than need be.

[sheebeehuh]

Excellent info on the 4.6L intake manifold problem and detailed DIY repair instructions:

http://www.autoclinix.com/Manifold.htm

Also has a link to a manifold vendor. Complete upgraded manifold kit for under $200 including shipping.

[Loaded NightraiN]

Cant find your owners manual?? Here are the ones for all 96 and up fords!!


https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp

[overl0rd]

A lot of good Fox body info (83-88) can be found at http://www.coolcats.net. It's more Cougar oriented but everything still applies to the T-bird.

[97Bird]

Looking for repair info or TSB's?
1. click on link :http://www.powerlibrary.net/Remote/R...p?ID=meadville

2. enter the following as the code: pl249412345678

3. click on Auto Repair Reference Center in the middle of the page

4. and you're in! find your model, year, make etc...

I found this in an Australian MX6 forum. Lots of good info including wiring diagram's. Thanks to Morfeeyus!

[wbowner]

For those of us with the AOD transmission, that are losing or have lost their overdrive, there is a possible simple fix. There are 3 cables at the throttle body, 1 is your throttle cable, 1 is your speed sensor cable and 1 is the CV cable that runs down to the tranny. At the throttle body side of the CV cable where it is connected, should be a rubber grommet holding it in place.

Sorry image is not working, I think it is attached though(a little help?)
If you do see the image I am pointing at my CV cable where the grommet has turned to dust. I replace that with the brass one and now have my overdrive back and, the tranny also shifts better through the gears.
This is a '93 tbird lx 3.8 auto


If your overdrive is slipping, check for this grommet first. There is a cheap replacement(brass with a clip) on Ebay that is only $7.

It helped me avoid a tranny rebuild and/or solenoid replacement.



Hope this helps someone