LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 69 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) >> System Tests >> Test FE: Idle Validation Switch >> Diagnostic Aids

Diagnostic Aids

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Excursion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform this test when directed by QUICK TEST. IVS provides PCM with a signal to verify when accelerator pedal is in idle position.

  1. Detection & Management

    Any detected malfunction of IVS will illuminate CHECK ENGINE light.
Fig 1: Identifying Idle Validation Switch Circuits (Econoline & F650-750)
G00096686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.