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1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on
Posted to Ford Driveability on 12/17/2002 13 Replies

Not familiar with this system. Car hard to start, sound like no compression. car runs fine sometimes, but not for long. Any help on what to check would be appreciated.

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FAFP6636W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P1381Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FAFP6636W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / sefi
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P1381Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)