Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Trouble Codes for the 1994 Ford Escort LX
You can check the trouble codes for your 94 Ford Escort LX without the use of a code scanner. The 94 Ford Escort LX comes equipped with the first generation On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) computer. This computer receives and stores trouble codes sent to it from sensors positioned throughout the vehicle. These trouble codes are sent when the sensors detect a malfunction in the Escort. You should always read the codes first to diagnose the trouble, then fix the vehicle before resetting the OBD computer. The computer communicates with you via warning and service lights that appear on the instrument panel. If you ignore these lights you may risk further damage to your Ford.
Instructions
- 1
Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "on" position but dont start the engine. Pop open the hood and prop it up with the safety bar.
2Find the six-pin receptor Self-Test Output (STO). Next to that output is the small, one-receptor Self-Test Input (STI).
3Examine the STO and find the two outlets on the bottom. The outlet on the left, as you are facing it, is the ground outlet. Use the jumper wire to connect this ground outlet to the STI.
4Sit in the drivers seat and turn the key to the "Run" position. Watch the instrument panel while the "Check Engine" light flashes and count the number of flashes. This is the first number in the code. Write it down on a piece of paper. There will be a couple of second pause then the "Check Engine" light will flash again. Count the number of times it flashes. This is the second digit in the code. Write down this number. If there are more codes to follow, they will be separated by a four-second pause.
5Look up the meaning of the codes in any 1994 Ford Escort LX repair manual.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
How to Replace a Windshield on a 93 Ford Escort
You can replace the windshield on your 93 Ford Escort right at home, saving yourself time and money. Your windshield serves a valuable function, and its important to replace it if it becomes chipped or cracked. Replacing the windshield is not extremely difficult, but you must do it precisely so that it continues to protect you properly. To save some money, you may be able to purchase a used Ford Escort windshield that is in good condition from your local auto wrecking yard.
Instructions
- 1
Detach one of the base screws on the rear view mirror and slide the mirror out.
2Lift up the windshield wipers and pry up the base with a flat-head screwdriver positioned between the nut and the arm. Rock the arm of the windshield wiper with your other hand to remove each windshield wiper.
3Cover all the vents on the dashboard with painters tape to prevent pieces of glass from falling into the vents and blowing out later when you turn on the air.
4Cut out the rubber gasket all the way around the windshield with a razor knife, taking care not to touch the glass. Push the glass out from inside the Escort. Have a helper catch the glass from the other side.
5Clean off the frame, the dashboard and the new gasket with a wet cloth. Place the new gasket in the sun to soften it and make it more moldable.
6Put a thin layer of sealant on the bottom part of the gaskets half channel. Fit the gasket onto the windshield, making sure the side with the slit is on the part of the windshield that will be facing outside the vehicle.
7Put petroleum jelly in the outer groove of the gasket. Place a heavy 1/16-inch nylon cord around this groove, starting at the bottom center of the windshield and going all the way around. Start with 1 foot of cord hanging out as you begin and end with another foot of rope hanging down.
8Position the windshield in the windshield opening from outside the Ford Escort, taking care to allow the loose rope to hang inside the car.
9Pull the cord slowly out of the gasket from inside the car all the way around the windshield. This will put the rubber gasket in place. Have your helper press the rubber gasket to the outside of the windshield frame as you pull from the inside so that the gasket doesnt slip off. Allow to cure for 24 hours.
