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Chart 6

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Carry out the following preliminary checks:

SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE ( PINPOINT TESTS - 6.0L DIESEL unless noted)
Carry out the KOEO Injector Electrical Self Test (Click Test) GO to the appropriate pinpoint test if a fault is indicated.
Low Idle Stability Test/Injection Control Pressure Test CARRY OUT the LOW IDLE STABILITY (ICP PRESSURE) Test.
Check For Biased ICP Sensor GO to Pinpoint Test Q .
Check Fuel Pump Pressure CARRY OUT ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP PRESSURE Test.
Check Lubrication Pressure REFER to ENGINE - 6.0L DIESEL for specifications.
Check Rough Idle COMPLETE the Performance Diagnostics Form. (1) If rough idle was present when the vehicle was new or after installing a new high-pressure pump, CHECK the high-pressure oil pump.
Check For Engine Wear CARRY OUT CRANKCASE PRESSURE TEST . If the crankcase pressure is greater than 15 mm Hg (8 in H2 O), REPAIR the engine as necessary. If the crankcase pressure is less than 15 mm Hg (8 in H2 O), GO to P: Misfire/Injector Driver Circuit Operation STEP P15.
Check EGR Operation CARRY OUT the EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) POSITION Test.
Check Injector Operation CARRY OUT the INJECTOR INTERRUPT FOR ENHANCED DIAGNOSTICS Test.
Check For Aerated Oil CARRY OUT the OIL AERATION TEST .
(1) Refer to Fig 1.
Fig 1: Performance Diagnostics Form
G03982225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.