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by ATPCR
2025 Feb 07, 21:24
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*

I only have this dashboard problem on the home laptop. I even downloaded the latest version of RT. I thought that it would fix this issue.
It's leaving open little windows where no data is being recorded.The portable tuning laptop is good.
tunerpro tr eec-v dasboard after update.JPG
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 07, 15:48
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*

Well the act of swapping a pair of coils on each side of the engine miraculously fixed the two dead coils. I was concerned that I might have crimp on connector issues from crimping the coil power ends. All 8 cylinders are firing now and the stinky smell went away. Something else happened too.
The AFR gauge is reading in a respectable range and on the dashboard, there is indication that it is in closed loop. Temp running below 180.
*Briefly explain to me what is going on with the front o2 readings. I don't know what kind of measurements that is and if they are supposed to be anywhere near each other.*
Here is a hot idle in Closed Loop file. 4.5 minutes.
99cv4.6CRAI8os5.0 1st hot idle CL.xdl
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by ATPCR
2025 Feb 07, 12:29
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*

Both of the 1997 MM Explorer 5.0 4R70W transmission and the 1999 Crown Vic 4R70W transmission have the sensor that has a driven gear drove by the gear on the output shaft. My MM sensor has stayed in the transmission so I know that the gear teeth count is correct for 3:73 rear gears.
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 07, 07:52
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*

I snipped the top right corner of the TP RT dashboard. Is the spot circled vehicle speed? During the drive, it didn't seem to be accurate.
If this is vehicle speed then is it safe to assume that the VSS wiring and VSS sensor that is plugged into the tail shaft housing is in good working order?
tunerpro rt dashboard vspd top rt quarter.JPG
BTW, what is going on with the dashboard? Several times I closed the dashboard and exited TunerPro RT and restart and it still plugs in white boxes all over.
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 07, 06:40
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*

It's entirely possible that I didn't clear the trouble codes when it got started back up several days ago. Some plug wires on the right side were
still disconnected.
Even though the pcm is running off of the bin file stored in the QuarterHorse device, are the trouble codes stored in the pcm itself?
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 06, 21:50
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0

I'm hoping that I can use a spark plug test light on the two suspect coils without doing damage to the new "Godzilla" coils.
it could be one of 2 or 3 things wrong with them. Is "D" coil #4 and "G" coil #7?
I looked in the bin file to see if everything having to do with the rear o2 sensors has been switched off, but they may always post a code.
I was trying to set the axle ratio and tire revs per mile but then I saw a note about the VID block. Does it need patched?
tunerpro axle-tire settings.JPG
tunerpro tire axle vid block.JPG
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 06, 20:31
Forum: The Garage & Build Threads
Topic: 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 for Coil-near-plug swap
Replies: 102
Views: 78235

Re: 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 for Coil-near-plug swap

I must have a first half of the year 1999 that is wired like a 1998. I just got back from going out back to the home workshop to do a double check of the VSS(+) pin location and after a very good look at the 104-pin connector from the 1999 Crown Vic, the VSS(+) gray wire with a black stripe on it is from the factory in pin #58 hole. Pin #68 hole has NEVER had a wire in it. It is blocked off down in the hole from the factory.
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 06, 16:23
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0

The codes are,
P0357 Ign coil G-problem
P0354 Ign coil D-problem
P0141 O2 bank 1, sensor 2 partially switched off, maybe need to switch off a testing flag ?
P0161 O2 bank 2, sensor 2 it has been eliminated too
P1409 vacuum regulator solenoid circuit, was eliminated during EGR deletion

On the dashboard, Is there anything indicating whether the VSS is functioning or not?
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 06, 13:58
Forum: The Garage & Build Threads
Topic: 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 for Coil-near-plug swap
Replies: 102
Views: 78235

Re: 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 for Coil-near-plug swap

This is what the book says that may be in error:
The 1999 CV pin #24 is not used, but on the 2003 CV pcm pin #24 is a ground.
The 1999 CV pin #32 is not used, but on the 2003 CVpin #32 is used for the knock sensor(-).
The 1999 pin #33 is used for VSS(-), but on the 2003 CV it is not used.
The 1999 CV pin #45 is CHT indicator, but on the 2003 CV pin #45 is for generator common.
The 1999 CV pin #57 is not used, but on the 2003 CV pin #57 is used for the knock sensor(+).
The 1999 CV pin #58 is for VSS(+) ,but on the 2003 CV pin # 58 is not used.
The 1999 CV pin #68 is not used, but on the 2003 CV pin #68 is for the VSS(+).
The 1999 CV pin #70 is not used, but on the 2003 pin #70 is for generator/battery indicator control.
The 1999 CV pin #76 is not used, but on the 2003 pin #76 is a ground
The 1999 CV pin #77 is for Key on power, but for the 2003 pin #77 is NOT USED.
The 1999CV pin #97 is not used, but the 2003 pin #97 is used for voltage in start run (key on power).
So you are basically saying that my 1999 book may have an error having to do with VSS(+)? Should my VSS(+) be on pin #68?
Where is VSS(-) on the 2003 Crown Vic pcm? On your site, the 2003 (99-04) column pin-out chart doesn't have a VSS(-)
by ATPCR
2025 Feb 06, 13:29
Forum: CRAI8 - 98 Fords (Most All)
Topic: *Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0*
Replies: 27
Views: 2398

Re: Using CRAI8 4.6 pcm to operate a 5.0

This is the first hot drive xdl. It runs lean like it doesn't want to get up and go. Wideband gauge matches what is on the TunerPro RT dashboard.
The transmission shifts terribly. Hopefully what is set at in the bin file is correct. I'm new at this so I don't know too much about what I'm looking at here. If one or more of you more experienced guys that is running a CRAI8 strategy checks out this xdl file, tell me what you think is going on. I don't see it going into CL mode.
99cv4.6CRAI8os5.0 1st hot drive.xdl
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