Hard start...just pulled the codes i listed them

[Xtreme.NY.SHO]

Okay i know i am supposed to search first and i did for a bout 10 min and found an answer to part of my question but i dont have time to search more...i have had hard starts sometimes but on the second try it would start...then every once in a while the CEL would come on for about 5 seconds and then go off. Then i just tried starting it after leaving it in my driveway for like 10min and it went tu start n then it died...i kept cranking and it sounded horrible like it really wanted to start but couldnt. then it finally strted ran like crap for a few seconds then idled fine. now the CEL light is on and the tach nor the speedo are working. How do you check the codes with a paper clip? and does anyone have any ideas about the starting?

159- (O,R) MAF Sensor is/was out of range - MAF

i thnk these were the stored ones-

212 - (M) Ignition TACH signal was erratic(module/wiring) or SPOUT circuit fault - Ignition Systems

214 - (M) Error in Cylinder ID (CID) Circuit or signal - ignition systems

556 - (O,M) Fuel Pump relay primary circuit fault - power/fuel pump circuits

i have no idea what any of these mean

 

[Xtreme.NY.SHO]

Also..a code 538 - (R) System did not recieve goose test
im not sure what this means...i also did the cylinder balance test...how long does this usually take because i have it about 7-10min and no codes popped up but after i shut the car off i stuck my finger in one of the pipes n my finger came out black n wet...which obviously means it was sutting the cylinders off like it shouldve been...

 

[projectSHO89]

I'd replace the cam ID sensor.

When they do bad, the engine can be either impossible (or merely difficult) to start or it intermittently runs like it's ********.

Steve

 

[Xtreme.NY.SHO]

I'd replace the cam ID sensor.

When they do bad, the engine can be either impossible (or merely difficult) to start or it intermittently runs like it's ********.

Steve

yea i have a thing for ******** motors too...when i had my explorer i did a 5.0 swap but instead of a dist. i used a cam synchro with coil packs like the V8 explorers have n when the cam sensor went the sensor broke off and mashed the synchro...but heres the thing: I ONLY FOUND OUT WHEN I GOT IT INSPECTED when it failed for emissions on the inspection..the motor ran perfectly n its not supposed to (mustve been a super motor)

okay what is a cam ID sensor(is that the cam sensor) and where is it?