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2004 Ford Taurus - Page 4 Questions & Answers
On start flashing theft light
I just had this same thing happen with my Ford Taurus, and it turned out to be a bad key. The repair shop switched back and forth between two different keys we had with us 10 or 12 times, and it always started with the good key, never with the "bad" key. They said if the theft light is flashing quickly, that means the anti-theft system is engaging. If the anti-theft light just lights up, that is normal.
Where is the fuse for cruise control?
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: If any concerns are noted with the speedometer, stoplamps, or horn, address those concerns by referring to the appropriate sections before continuing speed control diagnosis.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the speed control system.
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NOTE: Any aftermarket modifications, including but not limited to those listed below, may cause the speed control to not operate correctly:
- Any wiring or lamp modifications affecting the brake lamp operation
- LED brake lamps
- Non-factory installed trailer wiring
- Radios (speed sensitive, auto mute)
- Remote starters and alarms
- Lighting and electrical accessory modifications
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage:
- Visually inspect the speed control actuator and accelerator controls.
- Visually inspect the speed control cable without removing it and ensure smooth cable operation. Inspect the speed control cable connection to the throttle body.
- Visually inspect the accelerator cable without removing it and ensure smooth cable operation. Inspect the accelerator cable connection to the throttle body. Also check for cable interference with the carpet, bulkhead grommet, insulation and instrument panel wiring.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Electrical
- Speed control actuator cable
- Throttle linkage
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuses:
- Wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections
- Deactivator switch
- Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
- Speed control switches
- Powertrain control module (PCM)
- Speed control actuator
- Bulb
- If the fault is not visually evident, go to the Self-Test Diagnostics.
Where is the cruise control fuse located?
In the SJB - smart junction box , Under the dash ! There are three fuse's - F2.27 10amp - F2.32 10amp - F2.17 15amp . Is your air bag light lit ?
SECTION 310-03: Speed Control
2004 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Procedure revision date: 07/02/2003
Speed Control
The vehicle speed control system consists of the following components:
- Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
- Speed control actuator cable
- Speed control switches
- Speed control deactivator switch
- Speed control indicator
- Speed control actuator
- Smart junction box (SJB)
NOTE: The clock spring provides the electrical interface between the steering column wiring and the speed control switches in the steering wheel.
The inputs to the speed control actuator are:
- Vehicle speed signal
- Speed control switches
- Brake pedal position (BPP) switch
- Deactivator switch
The outputs of the speed control actuator are:
- Speed control indicator lamp
- Speed control actuator cable controlling the throttle position
Slow accelleration
CAR BOGS DOWN COULD BE FAULTY TPS SENSOR, CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS AND CLOGGED FUEL FILTER, STOPPED UP AIR FILTER, FAULTY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR.BEST BET IS TO HAVE CAR CODE SCAN MANY THINGS WILL CAUSE ENGINE BOG DOWN.HAVE VECHICLE CODE SCAN AND SEE IF YOU HAVE ANY FAULT CODES.MAKE CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.ENGINE NEED TRANSMISSION TO FOR TORQUE AND POWER TO PUT CAR IN MOTION IF TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING OKAY IT WILL PULL DOWN ENGINE POWER.
Why can I not get power to the small wire going to the starter on my 2004 taurus
You need to know how it works before you can diagnose it. There is a starter relay in the under hood fuse/relay box .. This relay is controlled by the PCM - engine computer . Does you car have a anti-theft system ? a red light on top of the dash or a SECURITY light on instrument cluster ? Is the red light flashing fast when trying to start the car . If you find an pull the relay out an look on the bottom you will or should see four numbers . 30 & 87 , 85 & 86. You can test from the socket where the relay plugs in . PIN'S 87 & 85 should have B+ voltage . PIN 30 takes voltage from PIN 87 to start the vehicle , PIN 86 is the control from the engine computer . The PCM gives a ground on this circuit to energize the relay closing the contacts inside ,completing the circuit between B+ voltage on PIN 87 to PIN 30 to start the car.
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