EGR Harness - 1st to 2nd Gear Shift Sag/Hesitation

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Article No. 83-20-15

SAG/HESITATION - 1-2 UPSHIFT (2.3L HSC) - ATX


FORD 1984 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984 TOPAZ

CALIBRATIONS: 4-26E-R0, 4-26D-R16, 4-26D-R18

Vehicles which exhibit 1-2 shift sag/hesitation can be serviced by installing a resistor wiring harness in the EGR circuit.

A. Installation of wiring harness - 14A595

1. Remove sight shield cover and save.

Figure 10:

2. Disconnect connector from the EGR valve. Install the (2) black connectors from the new electrical wiring harness, connect one plug to the EGR valve and the remaining one to the plug of the original wiring harness (Figure 10).
3. Secure the new electrical harness where necessary.
4. Install sight shield.
NOTE: WHEN PERFORMING QUICK TEST (STAR), IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO DISCONNECT ABOVE HARNESS AND RECONNECT ORIGINAL EGR HARNESS. FAILURE TO RECONNECT WILL RESULT IN THE QUICK TEST INDICATING AN EGR MALFUNCTION.

Figure 12:

B. Capping off Reservoir Vacuum Source:

1. Locate the 5/32 (black with red stripe) vacuum hose to the vacuum reservoir. This hose is routed along the right hand fender apron between the shock tower and the radiator overflow bottle (Figure 12).
2. Cut the hose and install (2) connectors (383003-S) and (2) caps (382444-S) at each end. (Figure 12).
3. Secure both cut ends of vacuum hose to ensure access for possible future service requirements.
4. Perform a 3-mile drive (from a stop, accelerate to 55 mph with light, medium and heavy acceleration) to verify the above concern has been alleviated.

If drive concern still persists, replace carburetor, Do not reconnect vacuum hose.



Obtain an Authorized Modifications decal and list the date, dealer number and summary of alterations performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications decal. Clean the area, install the decal and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E43Z-14A595-C* Wiring Harness CG
383003-S Connector AG
382444-S cap BS


* Available in National Parts Distribution Center 10-14-83.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP14A595C83
TIME: 0.5 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. DRIVE Code: H8