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1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall
Posted to Ford Driveability on 6/27/2003 3 Replies

hey ford guys - i have this contour with no control of VCT solenoid but it will smooth out if i ground signal side. solenoid is good. runs good w/ grounnded. i can't find duty cycle specs or chart to tell me what degrees @ RPM. my next step is BOB to monitor s...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FALP6538W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Stall
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)
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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FALP6538W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Stall
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P1383Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1)