
1999 Ford Contour LX 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on
I think that the timing is on the money have recheck it many times. Crank on TDC up against bolt both cams with plate locked in slots both lobes on both gears facing towards each other. My snap-on scanner shows RCAM @ 39.1 to 47.9 trying to keep engine idling ...
FIX posted 12/10/2004
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VIN | 1FAFP6534X |
Engine | 2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp On |
Occurs | Always |
Trouble Codes
P1383 | Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1) |
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Vehicle Data
1999 Ford Contour LX
VIN | 1FAFP6534X |
Engine | 2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | FI |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp On |
Occurs | Always |
Trouble Codes
P1383 | Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1) |