FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8L
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Compression Testing
Compression Testing
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When performing a compression test--on fuel injected vehicles--remove the
fuel pump relay
fuse, and disconnect power to the ignition to stop fuel flow to the injectors and prevent engine from starting.