2001 Ford F-250 Misfire Troubleshooting (with MAF and IAT codes)

MAF, IAT and Misfire Trouble codes: In this video I show you how to quickly test the MAF and IAT sensors, then verify the cause of the misfire (spark, fuel and compression), Then we focus on the ignition coil and how to test it.

Video breakdown:
1:03 cranking compression sound test
2:00 snap-throttle tests for a misfire, surge problem found
2:54 trouble codes P0113, P0102, P0308
3:56 MAF sensor testing and normal operating range
4:53 IAT (thermistor) scan data unplugged reaadings
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5:53 MAF sensor connector
7:31 MAF voltage on scan tool during snap-throttle test
7:52 beginning of misfire diagnostics
8:55 using fuel trim to determine spark or fuel misfire
10:23 global OBD II mode 6 data (test ID $53)
11:26 advice for my friend on what to do to fix this truck, review of the tests we did
13:15 ignition coil current test from the fuse box
14:07 in line fuse jumpers pros and cons
19:05 videos on shorted coils on Fords
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20:18 power balance (cylinder contribution test) with scan tool
21:38 under hood testing begins of the ignition system
22:30 RPM drop test by unplugging coils
23:22 visual inspection on the number 8 coil
24:22 spark test with a test light on the #8 coil
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30:04 spark test on a known good coil for comparison

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