[Shotimes] help with codes, please!

[clubairth@bellsouth.net]

Robert:
 Unplug the MAF and see if anything changes. Might just be the MAF 
connector. Ford had a recall for some of these connectors. Build internal 
corrosion and cause high resistance. New ones are available from Ford.
Vacuum leaks can cause a super lean condition. Check the vacuum hoses 
carefully. It's a very old and high mileage car. The rubber will be very 
hard and brittle.
 I think your cylinder balance test is off because of the other problems.
Finally check the fuel pressure. Is the pump loud?
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> The good.... I recent acquired a 95 mtx with 189K miles.  I has no leaks, 
> has been 100% dealer serviced its entire life by the
> original owner.  Interior in like factory new too, even the driver's seat. 
> The car apparently has had a CE light for a while, so
> the previous owner just parked it rather than sort out the problem. 
> Overall the car is in factory new condition.  The front license
> plate holder is still in the trunk wrapped in a plastic bag.
>
> The bad....
> 1) The heater/defroster blows only cold air.  My guess is a bad blend door 
> motor.  Isn't that the most likely fault?
>
> 2) CE light - The engine has NO power.  Idles ok, but as soon as you touch 
> the throttle, it lays down. Just acts like it's
> completely choked on a way too rich mixture.  On the highway, once you 
> finally get up to speed, it goes, but has no throttle
> response. CE light comes and goes at random intervals throughout the range 
> of speeds, idling, low loads, high loads.  I have a pile
> of known good spare parts, but would like some advice before I start 
> blindly throwing parts at it.  Please help!  TIA!
>
> KOEO codes 181 and 189
> KOER codes 159 and 225
> Cylinder balance test fails #2, 3, 4 & 6
>
> Bob Bruce
> 92 w/ a mod or two
> 95 mtx 100% bone stock