1994 Ford Escort no spark

Is this a TFI module? If yes have the distributor checked.
TFI's bolt to the distributor.

Sorry for the delay, my internet has been out for a few days, it's usually pretty reliable, but some type of critter chewed a wire and it took time to get cable folks to fix it... any way if it's not too late, test the wires at your crank sensor wire to the PCM . The wire is a shielded wire and bot wires should test under 5 ohms. Read all codes and post here, the MIL is on because it has stored at least one code here's how to read the code(s):

https://www.2carpros.com/trouble_codes/obd1_trouble_codes/ford_lincoln_mercury_codes.htm

I will be watching!

Didnt see the codes, here's the list, I would suspect a bad ground where one of the codes is power lost to keep alive memory while other circuits had power, check the PCM ground and power wires.
FORD EEC-IV ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
11. System Pass
12. Engine speed not within self test upper limit.
13. Idle Speed Control Motor (ISC) not working
14. Profile Ignition Pickup (PIP) circuit erratic, or Engine speed Sensor circuit Fault (Diesel)
15. Keep Alive Memory power lost while battery voltage present on other circuits
16. Idle rpm out of range with ISC off or retracted
17. Idle rpm low with ISC off or retracted
18. Loss of Ignition Diagnostic Module Input to PCM/SPOUT or Spark Angle Word (SAW) circuit failure (1.9L SFI)
19. Cylinder Identification Sensor Input failure (3.0L SHO)
21. Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor out of range
22. Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor circuit out of range.
23. Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) out of range
24. Intake Air Temperature/Air Charge Temperature Sensor out of range
25. Knock not Sensed during Dynamic Response Test
26. Mass Airflow/Vane Airflow Sensor out of range, or transmission fluid temp sensor out of range
27. Vehicle Speed Sensor (2.3L Turbo)
28. Loss of Ignition Diagnostic Module - right side, or Vane Air Temperature Sensor Input out of range (1.9L EFI)
29. Vehicle Speed Sensor input low(1992 and earlier), or low input from Programmable Speedometer/Odometer Module
(1993 and newer)
31. EGR Valve Position/Pressure Feedback EGR circuit low voltage
32. EGR Valve not closing completely (1.9L CFI, 2.9L & 3.0L SHO), or EGR Valve Position/Pressure Feedback EGR
voltage below closed voltage
33. EGR not Closing Properly (2.3L OHC & 3.8L CFI), or EGR not opening, or Throttle Position Sensor (Diesel)
34. EGR Pressure Transducer Sensor (1.9L CFI, 2.3L HSC EFI & 3.0L), or EGR Valve Position feedback voltage above
closed limit
35. EGR Valve Position/EGR Pressure Feedback (above maximum voltage), or rpm too low for EGR test (2.3L OHC &
3.8L CFI)
36. System Indicates Lean at Idle
37. System Indicates Rich at Idle
38. DC Motor Idle Speed Control/Idle Tracking
39. AXOD Converter Bypass Clutch not Applying Properly
41. No Heated Oxygen Sensor Switching detected, or engine lean
42. No Oxygen Sensor Switching detected, or engine rich
43. Heated Oxygen Sensor Lean at Wide Open Throttle (1986-90 1.9L MFI), or Throttle Position Sensor below Idle Speed
(Diesel)
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44. Secondary Air System Inoperative
45. Secondary Air Upstream during self test, or coil 1 primary circuit (1990-91 1.9L), or DIS coil pack 3 circuit
46. Secondary Air not Bypassed during self test, or coil 2 primary circuit (1990-91 1.9L), or DIS coil pack 1 circuit (3.0L &
3.8L)
47. Measured Air Flow Low at Base Idle
48. Measured Air Flow High at Base Idle (1986-90 1.9L EFI), or loss of ignition diagnostic monitor, left (2.3L), or DIS coil
pack 2 circuit
49. Spark Output (SPOUT) Signal Default to 10 degrees BDTC (3.0L SHO, 3.8L SC). Or 1-2 Shift Error
51. Engine Coolant Temperature circuit open
52. Power Steering Pressure Switch circuit did not change
53. Throttle Position Sensor circuit voltage too high, or Fuel Injector Pump Lever Sensor Input is too great (diesel)
54. Intake Air Temperature/Air Charge Temperature circuit open
55. Key Power Check
56. Mass Airflow/Vane AirfFlow Sensor circuit above maximum voltage, or Transmission Fluid Temperature circuit open
57. Transaxle Neutral Position Switch circuit failed open
58. Idle Tracking Switch circuit open or grounded (CFI), or Vane Air Temperature Sensor input greater than self test
maximum (EFI)
59. AXOD Neutral Position Switch circuit or 4/3 Pressure Switch (3.0L & 3.8L), or Low speed fuel pump circuit (3.0L SHO),
or 2-3 shift error
61. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit grounded
62. Torque Converter Clutch Error
63. Throttle Position Sensor circuit below minimum voltage, or Fuel Injection Pump Lever Sensor Input less than self test
(diesel)
64. Intake Air Temperature/Air Charge Temperature circuit grounded
65. Fuel control (2.3 turbo), or Transmission Control Switch/Overdrive Cancel Switch circuit did not change states
66. Mass Airflow or Vane Airflow Sensor circuit voltage low, or Transmission Fluid Temp Sensor circuit grounded
67. Manual Lever Position Sensor out of Range - A/C on, or A/C clutch switch circuit failure
68. Idle Tracking Switch closed (1.9L, 2.3L, 2.5L & 3.8L CFI), or Vane Air Temperature Sensor Input less than self test
minimum(1.9 SFI & 2.3L Turbo), or transmission Fluid Temperature (diesel)
69.3-4 Shift Error, or AXOD Neutral Position Switch failed open (3.0L), or 3/2 Pressure Switch failed closed (3.8L SFI)
70. EEC IV Data Transaxle circuit failed (3.8L SFI)
71. Idle Tracking Switch (1.9L, 2.3L & 2.5L CFI), or software reinitialization (1.9L), or Cluster Center Control circuit (3.8L
SFI)
72. Insufficient MAP/Mass Airflow change during Dynamic or Power Interrupt Software Re-Initialization (1.9L & 2.3L Turbo),
or Message Center Control Assembly circuit failed (3.8L SFI)
73. Insufficient Throttle Position change during Dynamic Response Test.
74. Brake on/Off circuit did not change during self test
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75. Brake on/Off circuit closed/ECA Input open
76. Insufficient Vane Air Flow Sensor Output change during Dynamic Response Test
77. Operator Error - Dynamic Response Test
78. Re-Initialization Check
83. Low Speed Fuel Pump Relay circuit open (3.0L SHO)
85. Adaptive Fuel Lean limit reached (1.9L EFI)
86. Adaptive Fuel Rich limit reached (1.9L EFI)
87. Primary Fuel Pump circuit failure
88. Loss of Dual Plug Input Control
91. No Heated Oxygen Sensor Switching detected, or O2 sensor circuit indicates lean
92. Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit Indicates Rich
94. Secondary Air Injection Inoperative
95. Integrated Relay Control Module (2.5L HSC & 3.8L EFI), or Fuel Pump circuit open-PCM to Motor Ground
96. Integrated Relay Control Module (2.5L HSC & 3.8L EFI), or Fuel Pump Relay circuit open
98. Hard Fault Present
99. Electronic Pressure Control circuit failure
111. System Pass
112. Intake Air Temperature/Air Charge Temperature Sensor circuit voltage low
113. Intake Air Temperature/Air Charge Temperature Sensor circuit voltage too high
114. Intake Air Temperature/Air Charge Temperature higher or lower than expected
116. Engine Coolant Temperature higher or lower than expected
117. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit voltage low
118. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit voltage too high
121. Closed Throttle voltage out of range, or TPS voltage doesn't match airflow sensor
122. Throttle Position Sensor circuit voltage low
123. Throttle Position Sensor circuit voltage too high
124. Throttle Position Sensor voltage higher than expected
125. Throttle Position Sensor voltage lower than expected
126. Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Sensor out of range, or Cylinder Identification circuit fault (3.0L
SHO)
128. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Vacuum Hose leak
129. Insufficient Manifold Absolute Pressure/Mass Airflow change during Dynamic Response Test
136. System Indicates Lean (Bank 1)
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137. System Indicates Rich (Bank 2)
138. Cold Start Injector Flow insufficient
139. No Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch detected
141. Flexible Fuel Control
144. No Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch detected
145. Exhaust back pressure voltage low
146. Exhaust back pressure voltage high
147. Excesslive exhaust back pressure
151. Intake air temperature sensor voltage low
152. Intake air temperature sensor voltage high
153. Injector control pressure voltage low
154. Injector control pressure voltage high
155. Excessive injector control pressure
157. Mass Air Flow Sensor circuit below minimum voltage
158. Mass Air Flow Sensor circuit above maximum voltage
159. Mass Air Flow Higher or lower than expected
167. Insufficient Throttle Position change during Dynamic Response Test
171. Fuel System at Adaptive Limits, or no Oxygen Sensor switching detected
172. Heated Oxygen Sensor System Indicates Lean
173. Heated Oxygen Sensor System Indicates Rich
174. Heated Oxygen Sensor Switching Time is Slow
175. Fuel System at Adaptive Limits (Bank 2)
176. System Indicates Lean (Bank 2), or Insufficient Throttle Position change during Dynamic Response Test (4.9L)
177. System Indicates Rich (Bank 2)
178. Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch Time is Slow (Bank 1).
179. Fuel System at Rich/Lean Adaptive Limit at part throttle, or rich/lean adaptive limit reached
181. Fuel System at Rich/Lean Adaptive Limit at part throttle, or rich/lean adaptive limit reached
182. Fuel System at Lean Adaptive Limit at idle, system running rich
183. Fuel System at Rich Adaptive Limit at idle, system running lean
184. Mass Air Flow Sensor circuit voltage higher than expected
185. Mass Air Flow Sensor circuit voltage lower than expected
186. Injector Pulse Width higher than expected (with BARO Sensor), or MAF lower than expected (without BARO Sensor)
187. Injector Pulse Width Lower than Expected (with BARO Sensor), or MAF higher than expected (without BARO Sensor)
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188. Fuel System at Lean Adaptive Limit
189. Fuel System at Rich Adaptive Limit
191. Fuel System at Lean Adaptive Limit (Front)
192. Fuel system at rich limit at idle
193. Flex fuel sensor circuit
211. Profile Ignition Pickup circuit failure
212. Loss of Ignition Diagnostic Module Input to PCM/SPOUT, circuit grounded
213. Spark Output (SPOUT) circuit open
214. Cylinder Identification circuit failure
215. Coil 1 Primary circuit failure
216. Coil 2 Primary circuit failure
217. Coil 3 Primary circuit failure
218. Loss of Ignition Diagnostic Module Signal - left side
219. Spark Timing Error
221. Spark Timing Error
222. Loss of Ignition Diagnostic Module Signal - right side
223. Loss of Dual Plug Ignition Control
224. PCM detected Coil 1, 2, 3 or 4 Primary circuit failure, or Erratic Ignition Diagnostic Module Input to PCM, or Loss of
Tack Input to Processor/SPOUT, circuit grounded
225. Knock not Sensed during Dynamic Response Test
226. Ignition Diagnostic Module
227. Knock sensor
232. Coil 1, 2, 3 or 4 Primary circuit failure
238. Coil 4 Primary circuit failure
241. Powertrain Control Module fault
244. Cylinder Identification Sensor circuit failure (2.0L)
277. Crankshift position sensor (cylinder identification failure)
311. AIR System Inoperative/AIR System Inoperative (Bank 1 with Dual Heated O2 Sensor)
312. AIR Misdirected
313. AIR not Bypassed
314. AIR System Inoperative
326. Pressure Feedback EGR circuit voltage Low, or EGR temp sensor circuit voltage high (2.0L, 2.3L HSC & 3.0L SHO)
327. EGR circuit below minimum voltage
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328. EGR Valve Position Sensor closed Valve voltage lower than expected
332. Insufficient EGR Flow detected
334. EGR Valve Position Sensor closed Valve voltage higher than expected
335. EGR sensor circuit
336. Pressure Feedback EGR circuit voltage higher than expected
337. EGR Valve Position/Pressure Feedback EGR circuit above maximum voltage
338. Engine Coolant Temperature lower than expected
339. Engine Coolant Temperature higher than expected
381. Erratic A/C Compressor Clutch Cycling
411. Cannot Control RPM - Low RPM Check, or idle rpm too high
412. Cannot Control RPM - High RPM Check, or idle rpm too low
415. Idle Air Control Solenoid
416. Idle Air Control Solenoid
452. Low Input from Vehicle Speed Sensor to PCM
453. Servo leaking down
454. Servo leaking up
455. Low rpm increase
456. Low rpm decrease
457. Speed control command switch failure
458. Speed control command switch grounded
459. Speed cotnrol command switch open
511. Read out Memory Test failure
512. Keep Alive Memory Test failure
513. PCM Internal voltage failure
514. Exhaust back pressure control failure
515. Glow plug relay (diesel)
516. Glow plug lamp (diesel)
517. Battery voltage high
518. Battery voltage low
519. Power steering pressure switch circuit open
521. Power steering pressure switch
522. Vehicle not in Park or Neutral during key on, engine off test
523. Powertrain control module fault
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524. Low Speed Fuel Pump circuit open
525. Vehicle in Gear with A/C on
528. Clutch Position Switch circuit failure
529. Data Communication Link or PCM fault
533. Data Communication Link to Electronic Instrument Cluster fault
536. Brake on/off circuit failure/not actuated
538. Insufficient RPM change during Dynamic Response Test, or Invalid Cylinder Balance Test Due to Throttle Movement
or Cylinder ID sensor during Test
539.A/C or Defrost on
542. Fuel Pump circuit open-PCM to Motor Ground
543. Fuel Pump circuit open-Battery to PCM
551. Idle air control circuit failure
552. AIR "B" or "AM1" Thermactor air management bypass
553. Secondary air circuit failure
554. Fuel pump relay circuit failure
556. Fuel Pump Relay Primary circuit failure
557. Low Speed Fuel Pump Primary circuit failure
563. High speed fan control circuit
565. EVAP Canister purge failure
569. Auxiliary EVAP Canister purge failure
571. EGR vacuum failure
572. EGR vent failure
578.A/C Pressure Sensor circuit
579. Insufficient A/C Pressure change
581. Cooling Fan circuit current
582. Cooling fan circuit open
583. Fuel Pump circuit current
584. Power Ground circuit open
585. Power to A/C Clutch over Current
586.A/C Clutch circuit open
587. Vehicle Control Relay Module Communication failure
617.1-2 Shift Error
618.2-3 Shift Error
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619.3-4 Shift Error
621. Shift Solenoid 1 circuit failure
622. Shift Solenoid 2 circuit failure
623. Transmission Control Indicator Lamp circuit failure
624. Electronic Pressure Control circuit failure
625. Electronic Pressure Control Driver open in PCM, or Hard Fault is Present (5.8L)
628. Excessive Torque Converter Clutch slippage
629. Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid circuit failure
632. Torque Converter Solenoid circuit did not change states
634. Manual Lever Position Sensor voltage higher or lower than expected
636. Transmission Fluid Temperature higher or lower than expected
637. Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor circuit above maximum voltage
638. Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor circuit below minimum voltage
639. Insufficient Input from Turbine Speed Sensor
639. Insufficient Input from Turbine Speed Sensor
641. Shift Solenoid 3 circuit failure
643. Torque Converter Clutch circuit failure
645. Improper Gear Ratio in 1st Gear
646. Improper Gear Ratio in 2nd Gear
647. Improper Gear Ratio in 3rd Gear
648. Improper Gear Ratio in 4th Gear
649. Electronic Pressure Control higher or lower than expected
651. Electronic Pressure Control circuit failure
652. Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid circuit failure
653. Torque Converter Solenoid did not change states
656. Torque Converter Clutch Slippage Error
657. Transmission over temperature condition
659. High Vehicle Speed in Park Indicated
667. Transmission Range Sensor circuit below minimum voltage
668. Transmission Range Sensor circuit above maximum voltage
675. Transmission Range Sensor circuit voltage out of range
784. Exhaust gas recirculation flow test failure
815. Excessive rpm
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816. Camshaft position counter error
817. Camshaft position sensor signal noise
818. No Camahsft position sensor signal
827. Barometric pressure sensor voltage low
828. Barometric pressure sensor voltage high
847. Engine oil temperature too high
921. Cylinder #1 circuit shorted
922. Cylinder #2 circuit shorted
923. Cylinder #3 circuit shorted
924. Cylinder #4 circuit shorted
925. Cylinder #5 cicuit shorted
926. Cylinder #6 circuit shorted
927. Cylinder #7 circuit shorted
928. Cylinder #8 circuit shorted
931. Cylinder #1 circuit shorted
932. Cylinder #2 circuit shorted
933. Cylinder #3 circuit shorted
934. Cylinder #4 circuit shorted
935. Cylinder #5 circuit shorted
936. Cylinder #6 circuit shorted
937. Cylinder #7 circuit shorted
938. Cylinder #8 circuit shorted
941. Cylinder #1 failing CCT
942. Cylinder #2 failing CCT
943. Cylinder #3 failing CCT
944. Cylinder #4 failing CCT
945. Cylinder #5 failing CCT
946. Cylinder #6 failing CCT
947. Cylinder #7 failing CCT
948. Cylinder #8 failing CCT
955. Cylinder indentification circuit failure
961. Cylinder #1 circuit short
962. Cylinder #2 circuit short
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963. Cylinder #3 circuit short
964. Cylinder #4 circuit short
965. Cylinder #5 circuit short
966. Cylinder #6 circuit short
967. Cylinder #7 circuit short
968. Cylinder #8 circuit short
971. Cylinder #1 circuit open
972. Cylinder #2 circuit open
973. Cylinder #3 circuit open
974. Cylinder #4 circuit open
975. Cylinder #5 circuit open
976. Cylinder #6 circuit open
977. Cylinder #7 circuit open
978. Cylinder #8 circuit open
983. Powertrain control module to ignition module communication error
988. IDM ignition module failure
991. Injector circuit #1 short
992. Injector circuit #2 short
993. Injector circuit #1 open
994. Injector circuit #2 open
995. Injector circuit fault
996. Injector circuit fault
997. Injector circuit open
998. Fuel management mode problem
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Dont worry about the power steering code unless you did the goose of the throttle when the code to do it flashed, most people miss this one.

Check Pin #1 blue/red wire at the PCM, it's the Keep alive power wire. And Pin 40 for ground Blk/Grn stripe.

Use a pin to pierce the wire and test with DVOM. DO NOT try to put test leads into the PCM Connector holes, it will probably damage them. After these check OK re do the flash codes test with engine off ke o, then again like this to get the real results:

To check the cylender id circuit and the PCN follow these steps, but if it ran b4 you did the head, are you sure it's timed right? PCM testing is step 7.
1) Continuous Memory Code 214 Code 214 indicates error has been detected in CID sensor input signal. Error could be due to a hard fault or an intermittent fault. Possible causes for this fault are: Ã Â Â Open or shorted wiring harness. Ã Â Â Faulty CMP sensor. Ã Â Â Faulty ICM. Ã Â Â Faulty PCM. Start engine. If engine starts, proceed to the following step. If the engine does not start, proceed to IGNITION SYSTEMS in the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (1.9L) article in this section. 2) Attempt To Generate Code 214 Clear continuous memory codes. Start engine. Raise engine speed to 1500 RPM for 10 seconds. Return to idle speed. Raise speed to 1500 RPM for 10 seconds again. Turn ignition off. Perform KOEO SELF-TEST. If Continuous Memory Code 214 is not present, go to step 20). If Continuous Memory Code 214 is present, go to next step. 3) Check Continuity Of CID Circuits Disconnect CMP sensor. Disconnect PCM 60-pin connector. Inspect connector for damaged pins, corrosion and loose wires. Repair as necessary. Install EEC-IV Breakout Box (T83L-50-EEC-IV), leaving PCM disconnected. Measure resistance between CID or CID (+) test pin at breakout box and CID or CID (+) terminal at sensor wiring harness connector. On 1.9L, also measure resistance between test pin No. 42 and CID (-) circuit at CMP sensor wiring harness connector. Resistance should be less than.5 Ohms. If resistance is as specified, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, repair open in circuit. Remove breakout box, reconnect all components, and repeat QUICK TEST. 4) Check CID Circuit For Short To Power Turn ignition off. Ensure PCM and CMP sensor are disconnected. Ensure scan tester is not connected to vehicle. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between CID or CID (+) test pin and test pin No. 40 at breakout box. If voltage is less than 1.0 volt, go to next step. If voltage is 1.0 volt or more, repair short to power in CID circuit. Remove breakout box, reconnect all components, and repeat QUICK TEST. 5) Check CID Circuit For Short To Ground Turn ignition off. Ensure PCM and CMP sensor are disconnected. Measure resistance between CID or CID (+) test pin and pins No. 16, 40 and 46 at breakout box. Also measure resistance between test pins No. 41 and 42. If any reading is 10,000 ohms or less, repair short circuit. Remove breakout box, reconnect all components, and repeat QUICK TEST. If all readings are more than 10,000 ohms, go to step 7). 6) Check VPWR Circuit Voltage Ensure PCM and CMP are disconnected. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between VPWR terminal at CMP sensor and negative battery terminal. If voltage is less than 10.5 volts, repair open in VREF circuit. Remove breakout box, reconnect all components, and repeat QUICK TEST. If voltage is 10.5 volts or more, go to next step. 7) Check For Shorts In PCM Turn ignition off. Ensure CMP is disconnected. Connect PCM to breakout box. Measure resistance between test pin No. 41 and test pins No. 16, 37, 40, 42, 57 and 60 at breakout box. If all readings are more than 500 ohms, go to next step. If any reading is 500 ohms or less, replace PCM. Remove breakout box, reconnect all components, and repeat QUICK TEST. 8) Check CMP Sensor Output Turn ignition off. Reconnect CMP sensor wiring harness connector. Set DVOM on AC scale. Start engine. Measure voltage between test pins No. 41 and 42 while varying engine RPM. If voltage varies more than 0.1 volt, replace PCM. Remove breakout box, reconnect all components, and repeat QUICK TEST. If voltage does not vary more than 0.1 volt, replace CMP sensor. Remove breakout box, reconnect all components, and repeat QUICK TEST. 20) Check CID Circuit Enter wiggle test. See CONTINUOUS MONITOR MODE (WIGGLE TEST) under QUICK TEST. Observe analog VOM or diagnostic tester for indication of fault while performing following: grasp wiring harness near PCM wiring harness connector while observing VOM or diagnostic tester for fault indication. Shake and bend small sections of harness, working from PCM toward sensor. If fault is indicated, isolate fault and repair as necessary. Repeat QUICK TEST. If no fault is indicated, problem cannot be duplicated at this time. Proceed to SYMPTOMS in TESTS W/O CODES - EEC-IV (1.9L) article in this section. Also check the PCM ground at the left side of the motor on the transaxle. Black/yellow wires.

On the lower right side of the engine find the Crank sensor and check to see if the plug is firmly pushed on and if there is any visible damage to the wires. Yes the VRES wire at the sensors should have 5 volts with the key on. The 214 code is just a code that seems to match your symptoms. Check the PCM Power relay. # 7 in the diagram.

I would say if the PCM power and ground circuit is good, and you can't clear the codes, then the PCM/ECM is probably no good, but check the relay first.

Turned out to be my first suggestion? Good work, thanks again for your donation!

OK, I'm glad it all worked out!