195 Cylinder balance test malfunction
How to read it
Code 195 reads as 1 flash, pause, 9 flashes, pause, 5 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.
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What does Ford code 195 mean?
195. Cylinder balance test malfunction. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects cylinder balance test malfunction.
Common causes of 195
- Test not performed as the procedure requires
- Engine not at the correct temperature for the test
- Throttle not moved as the test requires
- A/C or defrost left on during the test
- Vehicle not in the correct range for the test
How to fix 195
- Confirm the code and treat it as a test procedure issue first
- Read the test steps and repeat the test exactly
- Make sure the engine is warm and idling before the test
- Turn off the A/C and other accessories before retesting
- Do not replace parts unless a real fault code appears on the retest