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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN1996CONTINENTAL V8-4.6L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONGENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHC
General System Description
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION General System Description
OVERVIEW
The On Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system meets government regulations by monitoring the emission control system. When a system or component exceeds emission thresholds or a component operates outside of tolerance, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will be illuminated.
OBD II vehicles are equipped with the following common features:
- Diagnostic connector
- Diagnostic input/output data
- Diagnostic procedures
- Terminology
- New emission related sensors
- Additional Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) to determine efficiency of the catalytic converters.
Fault detection strategy and MIL operation are associated with Trips (specific instructions for vehicle operation within a period of time) and Drive Cycles, refer to Trips and Drive Cycles.
Each monitor (a test run by the engine control system), has requirements for setting and clearing DTCs and for controlling the MIL, refer to On Board Diagnostics System Monitors. On Board Diagnostics System Monitors
FREEZE FRAME DATA
Freeze Frame Data is a snap-shot of operating conditions at the time a pending code is triggered. When a set of freeze frame data is stored, this data remains in memory even if another emission-related DTC is stored, with the exception of Misfire Detection or Fuel System DTCs (which take priority).
The PCM confirms that a valid component or system failure is recorded by double checking a component or system before lighting the MIL. Freeze Frame Data is used to ensure that the failure has been seen under similar operating conditions. This data is accessible by a scan tool.
The On Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system meets government regulations by monitoring the emission control system. When a system or component exceeds emission thresholds or a component operates outside of tolerance, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be stored and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will be illuminated.
OBD II vehicles are equipped with the following common features:
- Diagnostic connector
- Diagnostic input/output data
- Diagnostic procedures
- Terminology
- New emission related sensors
- Additional Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) to determine efficiency of the catalytic converters.
Fault detection strategy and MIL operation are associated with Trips (specific instructions for vehicle operation within a period of time) and Drive Cycles, refer to Trips and Drive Cycles.
Each monitor (a test run by the engine control system), has requirements for setting and clearing DTCs and for controlling the MIL, refer to On Board Diagnostics System Monitors. On Board Diagnostics System Monitors
FREEZE FRAME DATA
Freeze Frame Data is a snap-shot of operating conditions at the time a pending code is triggered. When a set of freeze frame data is stored, this data remains in memory even if another emission-related DTC is stored, with the exception of Misfire Detection or Fuel System DTCs (which take priority).
The PCM confirms that a valid component or system failure is recorded by double checking a component or system before lighting the MIL. Freeze Frame Data is used to ensure that the failure has been seen under similar operating conditions. This data is accessible by a scan tool.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.