error code 1518

[Gerry]

My car is a 98 taurus 3.0 dohc se hope you guys can help me with this error thanks gerry

 

[Mr Anonymous]

There is no such code as 1518, you might want to double-check your code-reading procedures here: http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html

 

[Gerry]

I don't know took car to local autoparts the plugged it in and told me this was the error I also found this error nimber somewhere else and it said thereis a problem with theintake manifold runner cotrol would know where this is and how to repair it? thanks gerry

 

[luigisho]

Intake runner fault-stuck open. Try the GenIII section with the V-8 guys. Most of us are GenI and II EEC-IV engine control systems. You need EEC-V from '96 and up.

<small>[ December 27, 2002, 12:25 AM: Message edited by: luigisho ]</small>

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Sorry, I just re-read your message and realized you're not talking about a SHO, and the error code you got is an OBD-II code. The Ford PC/ED manual shows DTC P1518 as '(DTC) P1518 indicates the IMRC monitor circuit voltage is less than expected'.

This is what the PC/ED lists for possible causes:

- IMRC monitor signal circuit shorted to PWR GND or SIG RTN.
- Damaged IMRC actuator.
- Damaged PCM.

Since this is a SHO-dedicated forum, there's probably not too many people who can help you specifically. Off the cuff, I'd say you need to verify electrical and vacuum routing to the IMRC. Unfortunately, I can't even tell you where the IMRC is located on your motor! One place which might be able to help you a little better is http://www.tauruscarclub.com/

 

[Gerry]

thanks for your help and quick replys it's getting tough on us old guys trying to fix this new stuff prefer working on my 66 cobra not real of course much simpler thanks again for all your help