99 Escort ZX2 2.0L DOHC code 1383

Ron21 · #1 09-02-2009, 10:29 PM

Anyone know what code 1380 and 1383 are
I just changed the timing belt and now I keep getting these codes
Thanks in advance

Airjer_ · #2 09-02-2009, 10:58 PM

Sounds like you didn't get something right with the exhaust cam. Those codes are for the VCT solenoid and cam over retarded I think. Did you lock the cams with the tool? When you took of the old belt did you rotate the exhaust cam at all?

Ron21 · #3 09-02-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Airjer_

Sounds like you didn't get something right with the exhaust cam. Those codes are for the VCT solenoid and cam over retarded I think. Did you lock the cams with the tool? When you took of the old belt did you rotate the exhaust cam at all?

I locked the cams with a bar. I had to rotate both cams counterclockwise until the slots were lined up to put the bar in place

Airjer_ · #4 09-03-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron21

I had to rotate both cams counterclockwise until the slots were lined up to put the bar in place

With or without the timing belt in place. Without would be bad!

Ron21 · #5 09-03-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Airjer_

With or without the timing belt in place. Without would be bad!

It was without the belt as the old one had fallen off from the top pulley falling apart. I have a feeling I need to pull the exhaust cam gear off and line up some tab with a hole. Am I on the right track?

Airjer_ · #6 09-03-2009, 12:16 PM

I've never had to do that myself but I think that is your next step.

Does it run? Like normal?

Ron21 · #7 09-03-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Airjer_

I've never had to do that myself but I think that is your next step.

Does it run? Like normal?

Yup its running good seems to have lots of power. Little rough when idling and thats when the light comes on

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