What is a Ford drive cycle?
A drive cycle is one of the methods used by a vehicle’s powertrain control module (PCM) to determine whether an emissions system repair was performed successfully. It involves a special test drive that duplicates the scenario of a person starting the car and making a short freeway trip, as if driving to work.
What is driving cycle of car?
A driving cycle is a series of data points representing the speed of a vehicle versus time. Transient driving cycles involve many changes, representing the constant speed changes typical of on-road driving. Modal driving cycles involve protracted periods at constant speeds.
How long do I have to drive my car to reset the computer?
There may in fact be nothing wrong with the vehicle; the computer simply needs to complete its checks. One week of combined highway and city driving is normally enough to reset the system and provide an accurate reading of vehicle performance.
How many drive cycles does it take to clear check engine light?
To make sure the check engine light does not reappear, it’s recommended that you drive your car 30 to 100 miles. This enables the vehicle’s “Drive Cycle” to reset, as the various sensors need time to recalibrate.
How do you turn off the check engine light on a Ford Explorer?
Turn the Car On and Off Three Times To do this, insert your key into the ignition, turn the vehicle on for about a second, and then off for about a second. Repeat this two more times then drive the car as normal. Check to see if the check engine light reset.
Why is the check engine light on in my Ford Explorer?
If the check engine light in your Ford Explorer starts flashing, that means that the problem needs immediate attention and your Ford should be brought in abruptly. This blinking light usually indicates a draconian engine misfire allowing unburned fuel to be dumped into the exhaust system.
How do I reset my Ford Explorer?
Using your system’s touchscreen, touch Settings, then touch System. Navigate to the second page of the System menu, then touch Master Reset. When SYNC prompts you, touch “Yes” to continue.
How do you program a PCM?
Reprogramming a PCM requires a J2534 Pass Thru device. There are a dozen or more on the market, and some scan tools have pass thru capabilities too. To reprogram a PCM, the tool must comply with SAE Standard J2534-1. You can also use a J2534-2 pass thru tool that can reprogram other control modules as well as the PCM.