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Please read the following instructions
carefully, failure to do so could lead to
personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
1. Avoid a dangerous environment.
Do not expose the fault code reader to
rain, ensure the work area is well lit.
Always store the code reader in its case
when it is not in use.
2. When using this code reader on a vehicle
it may involve carrying out tests with the
engine running and the following points
should be followed to avoid injury.
a) Wear proper clothing – do not wear loose
clothing, neckties (rings, wrist watches)
which could catch in moving parts. Non
slip footwear is recommended. Wear a
protective hair covering to contain long
hair. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
b) Do not over-reach – keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
3. Never leave the code reader switched
ON in a testing mode or when the code
reader is switched ON and carrying out
test procedures. Always switch the code
reader and vehicle’s ignition off first.
4. Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running – always switch the engine off
before leaving the vehicle.
5. Ensure the code reader is secure before
starting any testing preferably attaching
it to a body panel using the magnetic
strip on the rear of the code reader.
6. Check that all cables are kept clear of
hot/moving parts.
7. Only run the engine in a well-ventilated
area. Do not inhale exhaust gases, as they
are dangerous and can be fatal. Never
run the engine in a garage or other
confined area.
SAFETY WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
FORD VEHICLES
INTRODUCTION
This fault code reader is supplied complete
with an adaptor lead for use with the Ford
EEC-IV electronic control unit, Ford’s fourth
generation of electronic engine control unit.
This particular model of ECU unit was first
introduced in 1985 and was used in all EFI
engine vehicles from 1988/89 and almost all
petrol engine Ford vehicles from 1991/2.
There are several versions of the EEC-IV, the
earlier versions used a 2-digit code system
of which there were two types of coding. The
later versions of the EEC-IV use a 3-digit
code system.
Refer to the Haynes Techbook supplied for
further details on your vehicle.
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