Re: 91 Ford Explorer

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<1135871056.484348.240610@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"xblazinlv" <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> And another thing....
>
>
> Everytime your Check Engine light flashes, IT DOES NOT mean it will be
> stored into the computer. Random Misfires are not always stored,
> sometimes (actually most often times) they will only get stored if the
> light in fact stays on after it is done flashing.

So, tell us, what is the trouble code for a cylinder misfire on a
91 Ford Explorer? Is there a PID that can be viewed on a scan
tool in this particular instance that will help identify the
problem?
(any bets ol' Mike avoids this question?)

> I've had this happen
> on several vehicles, two equiped with OBDI (GMC Syclone & Mazda RX7)
> and the other with OBDII (the blazer). *** right now I have a random
> misfire on the RX-7 which I purchased with the slight misfire under
> boost, and the SES light will flash, but it doesn't stay on or store a
> code every single time it happens.

Classic! You and your 'certified tech buddies' are SOL because
there isn't a stored trouble code!
Impressive!

> You need to get your facts straight
> and live the situations in real life, there are more to
> cars/trucks/suvs than what your pretty little service manual says.

My service manuals aren't pretty and they're not little.
(okay, the DVDs are, sort of)
And last time I checked, having done something for more than 35
years means that I have plenty of real life situations under my
belt.
.

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