First you need the proper equipment to do this job. There should be a plug in under the hood, on passenger side where you plug in your tester. Then you need the book on the codes. Sometimes it is less expensive to just go to a service station and have this done. It will save you time and money.
2.3 L engine. Need a timing lite, and the peep hole is on the bell housing. Just open the tab and you will see the timing marks as you turn the engine over by hand. Highlite timing mark with a white pencil, attach timing lite to battery and # 1 cyl. and then start it up. Skack the dist. nut for adjustments. Turn the dist. to adjust.
You need the right tool. A little expensive just to check for the codes. So, a service shop will be the cheapest way to go.
You should have the check engine light come on for this, if it does then check the codes. If the light does not come on, then yes it is possible it is the idle sensor, could be the MAP,( master air flow sensor also ) best, do you have a auto wreckers ( scrap yard ) near you, check for some used parts to confirm the problem. Problem with Ford, most of these parts are yours once you leave the building. No return.
Building codes vary from area to area. Check with your local building department.
Generally the local fire codes relating to the capacity of the building. Check with your local building inspector.
Check for leaks and if you have a check engine light on, go to auto zone and have the codes read free. Give it a good tune up with new filters. Run injector cleaner through it.
Check the choke first to insure that it is working properly. Next check the computer codes for any possible issues that may be shown.
warning code check faults indicated by subsequent codes
Check the codes with an OBD2 scan tool.
Chrysler does not have reset switches. You need to check for trouble codes with a scan tool.Chrysler does not have reset switches. You need to check for trouble codes with a scan tool.
you check the system for trouble codes.
You need the right tool. A little expensive just to check for the codes. So, a service shop will be the cheapest way to go.
If the battery was dead or disconnected all trouble codes will be erased.
If the Check Engine light is lit or has lit, that means the computer has detected a fault in either the performance or emmissions system of your vehicle. Have the OBDII terminal scanned for the trouble codes.
If you can not read codes with a scanner you have a wiring problem.
Check the fluid level. Check the linkage. Check all computers for trouble codes.
See link below for a complete list of trouble codes.
Chiltons owner manual has complete eccm trouble codes