98 contour

[rloya99]

my contour is runnig rough the check engine light in on when i hook it up to scanner gives me code p1383 p0102

p1383 tell me manufacture control ignition system or misfire

p0102 this the mass air control


i replaced the mass contro system (new) but no change the only one i don't understand is p1383 could someone help thank u

[Jason43]

IIRC, the 1383 code is related to the VCT. If you have a misfire, the check engine light will flash whenever it happens.

[rloya99]

could u tell how to go about fixing problem the car runs rough all the time also could u tell what VCT stands for thank u

[pre98zetec]

variable cam timing.

It's the solenoid that is attached to the exhaust cam. unplug the plug plugged intot he valve cover and see if the car runs a little better. If it does you need to replace the VCT solenoid.. And it's not cheap.

[rloya99]

i tried to disconnect no hepl runs the same the only time that i runs okay is when i diconnect the mass air flow sensor when i hook it back up it starts running rough this is new mass air flow sensor i have the same code p1383 --and p0103 thanks

[pre98zetec]

OK i looked up the codes.

p1383 = Cam timing excessive. Possible skipped a tooth on the timing belt..

Pull the timing cover off and see if the belt is loose.


p0103 did not come up. I'm not sure what that is.


Here is a OBDII code list. http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/ford/index.php

[rloya99]

sorry p0102 one of them and p1380

[pre98zetec]

Can't find p0102


p1380 = VCT solenoid problem.

You need to replace it. I suggest getting a book on the car and finding out how to do it. From what I hear its not that difficult of a job but I'm not totally sure.

[rloya99]

could someone help me i need to check to see if a throttle position sensor and a cam postion sensor are any good or not before i buy them thank u