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ew PSOM's come with increased immunity to system
variability. Refer to the following Diagnostic Procedure for details.


DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE


BRONCO/F-SERIES - Perform
normal PSOM diagnostics per Pinpoint Tests "H" and "J"
of the 1996 F-Series/Bronco Body/Chassis Service Manual, Pages 13-01-30
through 13-01-32 and Pinpoint "B" of the 1996 Powertrain/Drivetrain
Service
Manual, Page 10-03-11.


ECONOLINE - Perform normal
PSOM diagnostics per Pinpoint Tests "H" and "J"
of the 1996 Econoline Body/Chassis Service Manual, Pages 13-01-29 through
13-01-31 and Pinpoint "B" of the 1996 Powertrain/Drivetrain
Service
Manual, Page 10-03-9.


AEROSTAR - Perform normal
PSOM diagnostics per Pinpoint Test "K" of the 1994 Aerostar
Body/Chassis
Service Manual, Page 13-01B-31.


1. Any slight dents, chips,
etc., in either the exciter ring or VSS will create needle waver. Measure
air gap between the VSS and exciter ring. It should be 0.38-0.51mm (0.015-0.020").


2. Check exciter ring runout
per the same ring gear backface runout procedure of the appropriate
model 1996 Powertrain/Drivetrain Service Manual, Section 05-00. Make
sure the exciter ring is mounted correctly to the ring gear. If runout
is more than 0.1mm (0.004"), perform the differential runout check
per the procedure in the appropriate model 1996 Powertrain/Drivetrain
Service
Manual, Section 05-02A or 05-02D, to find cause and repair as
needed.


3. If all items listed above
check good, replace the Instrument Cluster Assembly. Obtain the correct
service part number from the Parts Catalogue and then contact the Electronic
Odometer Exchange Center at (800) 259-9700 for U.S. Dealers and (800)
663-9974 for Canadian Dealers.


NOTE:


DEALERSHIP MUST TELL THE ODOMETER EXCHANGE CENTER
THAT YOU NEED A PSOM3 LEVEL CLUSTER FOR A SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAVER CONCERN.


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 
NONE


WARRANTY STATUS: 
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage


LABOR ALLOWANCE


DEALER CODING


OASIS CODES:  204000,
204100, 204200, 205000