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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN1996CONTINENTAL V8-4.6L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSHU - INTAKE AIR SYSTEMTEST NOTES
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHC
Test Notes
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION Test Notes
You should enter this Pinpoint Test only when directed here.
This Pinpoint Test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Throttle Body Assembly
- Speed Control Cable
- Accelerator Cable Linkage to Throttle Body
- Air Cleaner Assembly (including air filter)
- Air Inlet Tube
- Clean Air Tube (Hose) and Resonator
- Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Housing Assembly
- IMRC Actuator Assembly
- Harness Circuits: IMRC, IMRC Monitor, SIG RTN, PWR GND, VPWR
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
DESCRIPTION
For additional information on Air Intake System, refer to Powertrain Management / Fuel Delivery and Air Induction
This Pinpoint Test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Throttle Body Assembly
- Speed Control Cable
- Accelerator Cable Linkage to Throttle Body
- Air Cleaner Assembly (including air filter)
- Air Inlet Tube
- Clean Air Tube (Hose) and Resonator
- Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Housing Assembly
- IMRC Actuator Assembly
- Harness Circuits: IMRC, IMRC Monitor, SIG RTN, PWR GND, VPWR
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
DESCRIPTION
Air Intake System Components:
For additional information on Air Intake System, refer to Powertrain Management / Fuel Delivery and Air Induction
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.