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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Mustang / October 2006

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Brian h - 26 Oct 2006 01:59 GMT
Do you have any info/experience with Mode 6? I'll go into more detail if so.
I have some questions.
Jim Warman - 26 Oct 2006 04:57 GMT
I've worked with the data a very few times.... we don't have air quality
testing here, as yet -  so a P1000 doesn't raise many eyebrows if there are
no driveability concerns... If a monitor refuses to complete, mode 6 should
point you to the why....

I don't think I'm any expert with mode 6 but I can certainly offer
suggestions...

> Do you have any info/experience with Mode 6? I'll go into more detail if
> so. I have some questions.
Brian h - 26 Oct 2006 05:40 GMT
> I've worked with the data a very few times.... we don't have air quality
> testing here, as yet -  so a P1000 doesn't raise many eyebrows if there
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>> Do you have any info/experience with Mode 6? I'll go into more detail if
>> so. I have some questions.

I'm not concerned with settings monitors so much... how about Ford misfire
data (or lack of)? Aren't you a Ford tech?
Jim Warman - 26 Oct 2006 08:10 GMT
Yes... I'm a Ford tech....

Now... at this point, you are asking about mode 6 data.... and asking me a
lot of questions about me..... I think this is going backwards...

If you have a few specifics, now would be a good time to start...

A few things like year, model, engine.... unimportant crap... right?
Depending, there is other misfire data available ...

But, at this point, I'm about done with games.... ask your questions or this
thread will die...

>> I've worked with the data a very few times.... we don't have air quality
>> testing here, as yet -  so a P1000 doesn't raise many eyebrows if there
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> I'm not concerned with settings monitors so much... how about Ford misfire
> data (or lack of)? Aren't you a Ford tech?
Brian h - 26 Oct 2006 23:40 GMT
> Yes... I'm a Ford tech....
>
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> But, at this point, I'm about done with games.... ask your questions or
> this thread will die...

Gee calm down there, Jim! Bad day? I'm curious about ford misfire data in
general, say.... post 96. Or how about this- let's say, 2000 F150 5.4. Very
minor, intermittent misfire. What's your attack plan?
Jim Warman - 27 Oct 2006 05:56 GMT
My days are hectic and can be stressful... no big deal...

I don't have patience for someone that can't just come out and ask the
damned question without all this friggin' "foreplay"...

And you are still trying to make me fight for f.cking SPECIFICS!!!!!

In general, if I am presented with a misfire, I will read the goddamned
codes.... do I have a cylinder specific code???? Do I have a randoim misfire
code (a P0300 or perhaps a P0316)? Has the CEL ever flashed rapidly while
driving? If there are no misfire codes is the MP_LRN PID set to "yes"? Are
the plugs overdue for changing? Do I have a leaking heater hose? Is my PCV
elbow in good condition.... Have I done my basic checks properly?

I can go on and on and on....

I am NOT going to use mode 6 data until I HAVE to use mode 6 data. What
misfire data do you feel is "missing"? My main scan tool does codes, power
balance, relative compression and injector flow testing (ever so easy on an
electronic returnless fuel system). It can do a coil stress test... We can
gather clues from fuel trims.... Most important... these machines don't
replace our eyes and ears when diagnosing any concerns

FWIW.... Justr because I come "here" doesn't mean I'm not doing other things
at the same time.... I don't mind spending some time trying to keep a DIYer
out of trouble, but I wont pull teeth and I wont teach for a whole
semester....

>> Yes... I'm a Ford tech....
>>
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> general, say.... post 96. Or how about this- let's say, 2000 F150 5.4.
> Very minor, intermittent misfire. What's your attack plan?
Brian h - 27 Oct 2006 23:43 GMT
> My days are hectic and can be stressful... no big deal...
>
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> a DIYer out of trouble, but I wont pull teeth and I wont teach for a whole
> semester....

If I had a specific cylinder code, why on Earth would I continue any
further??? I'm just going stop here Jim. I was simply striking up a
conversation with someone who seems knowledgable. I never asked for
semesters worth of teaching, or any teaching for that matter. It's no wonder
your days are stressful with that HUGE chip on your shoulder.
Jim Warman - 28 Oct 2006 12:09 GMT
"Striking up a conversation"???? Is that what this was about???

I'm dealing with a brand new FICM strategy for the 6.0.... preparing for an
all new system with the 6.4 looming on the horizon.... dealing with the
construction of a 7 bay addition to our shop..... looking for warm bodies to
fill those bays....

Let's not fail to mention that I do have a life to live.... one of the
reasons I come here is because, when I do sit down to rest, I do not watch
television. Right now, I am sicker than the proverbial dog and I have to
drive to Edmonton to pick up my wife from the hospital after gall bladder
surgery because the medical system has let us down yet again.....

And now I have a chip on my shoulder because I didn't want or need to
"strike up a conversation"? Your reception would have been much warmer had
you simply stated your motives up front.... With that information, I might
have even struck up some sort of dialog...

As for a chip on my shoulder, I doubt that I would have said <I don't think
I'm any expert with mode 6 but I can certainly offer
suggestions...> if I thought I was anything special....

My God but some of you youngsters can be self centered...
Blue Gator - 28 Oct 2006 19:19 GMT
Hey Jim,

Sorry to hear about your wife's surgery and your illness.  My gf had her
gall bladder taken out about ten years ago and it was one of the best
things that had ever happened to her.  I hope it goes as well for your wife.

Arlie

> "Striking up a conversation"???? Is that what this was about???
>
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>
> My God but some of you youngsters can be self centered...
Brian h - 28 Oct 2006 21:13 GMT
> "Striking up a conversation"???? Is that what this was about???
>
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>
> My God but some of you youngsters can be self centered...

There isn't a word in any of my posts that indicate that I am self centered.
You weren't forced to reply to any of my posts, yet you went out of your way
to be an a.shole and get defensive over nothing. We all have things in life
to deal with, yet some of us don't push it on other people. Once again, you
are a complete a.shole. I'll make it a point to never "bother" you again.
Backyard Mechanic - 29 Oct 2006 18:02 GMT
> "Jim Warman" <mechanic@telusplanet.net> wrote
>> As for a chip on my shoulder, I doubt that I would have said <I don't
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> other people. Once again, you are a complete a.shole. I'll make it a
> point to never "bother" you again.

Since I'm probably as 'context oriented' as Jim, I have to differ with
you on  your centeredness... in fact, you responding to a scolding by
calling the scolder an a.shole is pretty ironic.

I dont have a clue what the specifics on mode 6 are, but as a former
engineer/analyst/project leader I know the tone of the question first
hand.

It WAS a generalist question and the context of it asked for a chapter in
a manual.

sorry if you dont want to hear that, but that's the truth... whether you
realized it or not.

Both Jim and I will go to lengths to help anyone out but you arent
helping,... this IS a volunteer site, after all.

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Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!

Michael Johnson, PE - 29 Oct 2006 23:43 GMT
>> "Jim Warman" <mechanic@telusplanet.net> wrote
>>> As for a chip on my shoulder, I doubt that I would have said <I don't
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> Both Jim and I will go to lengths to help anyone out but you arent
> helping,... this IS a volunteer site, after all.

I'll throw my two cents in here too.  I think the OP could have been
more precise and quicker in getting to the point but Jim did take his
head off rather abruptly.  None of us are gurus sitting on a mountain
dispensing knowledge with the right to be rude to whoever we choose.
Sounds like Jim has some personal issues he is dealing with and if that
affects his responses in a negative way then he should just refrain
until he is in a better frame of mind.  If I were Brian I would likely
have responded in just the same way.
Brian h - 30 Oct 2006 02:00 GMT
> I'll throw my two cents in here too.  I think the OP could have been more
> precise and quicker in getting to the point but Jim did take his head off
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> better frame of mind.  If I were Brian I would likely have responded in
> just the same way.

Thanks Michael, my posts weren't specific, because..... there really weren't
any specific details. I even said "in general". If Jim feels that discussing
something "in general" is absurd, then don't reply. At least you see my
point.

Maybe I should make it clear to the others that I DID NOT force myself into
Jim's home, hold a gun to his head, and say, "Jim, I'm here to waste your
free time. Teach me, in detail, everthing about Ford misfires!". I simply
posted on a newsgroup.

Thanks again Michael!

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