PONTIAC FIERO 1988 Service Repair Manual

6EZ-A-10 5.0L (VIN E) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
TO OIL PRESS. SW.
&FUEL PUMP RELAY
BATTERY
12 V
. . . . . . . . FUSIBLE LINK 15 WAY
439 PNWBLK
419
BRNNVHT
SERIAL DATA
451
WHTIBLK
450 BLWHT
ALDL CONNECTOR
NO "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" "LIGHT
5.OL (VIN E) "F'" SERIES (TBI)
Circuit Description:
There should always be a steady "Service Engine Soon" light, when the ignition is "ON" and engine stopped.
Battery is supplied directly to the light bulb.
The electronic control module (ECM) will control the light and
turn it "ON" by providing a ground path through CKT 419 to the ECM.
Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled
numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. Battery feed CKT 340 is protected by a
20amp in-
line fuse. If this fuse was blown, refer to wiring
diagram on the facing page of Code 54.
2. Using a test light connected to 12 volts, probe each
of the system ground circuits to be sure
a good
ground is present. See ECM terminal end view in
front of this section for ECM pin locations of
ground circuits.
Diagnostic Aids:
Engine runs ok, check:
@ Faulty light bulb
@ CKT419open
@ Gage fuse blown. This will result in no oil, or
generator lights, seat belt reminder, etc.
Engine cranks, but will not run.
@ Continuous battery - fuse or fusible link open.
@ ECM ignition fuse open.
@ Battery CKT 340 to ECM open.
o Ignition CKT 439 to ECM open.
@ Poor connection to ECM.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.OL (VIN E) 6EZ-A-11
@ DISCONNECT ECM CONNECTORS.
@ IGNITION "ON".
@ PROBE CKT 419, WlTH TEST LIGHT
TO GROUND.
- GAGE FUSE. IGNITION "ON". SHORT TO GROUND IN
- FAULTY BULB. 0 PROBE CKT 340 81 439 CIRCUIT THAT HAD A
- OPEN CKT 419. WITH TEST LIGHT TO
- CKT419 SHORTED TO

6E2-A-12 5.OL (VIN E) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
TO OIL PRESS. SW. ECM
&FUEL PUMP RELAY
FUSE
& HOLDER BATTERY 12 V . . . . . . . .
FUSIBLE LINK
439
PNWBLK
419 BRNNVHT
- -
451 WHTIBLK
450
BLWHT
ALDL CONNECTOR
8-4-87
55 1235-6E
CHART A-2
NO ALDL DAM OR WON"T FLASH CODE 12
'SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LLlGHT "ON" "STEADY
5.OL (VIN E) "F" "SERIES (TBI)
Circuit Description:
There should always be a steady "Service Engine Soon" light, when the ignition is "ON" and engine stopped.
Battery is supplied directly to the light bulb. The electronic control module
(ECM) will turn the light "ON" by
grounding CKT 419 at the ECM.
With the diagnostic terminal grounded, the light should flash
a Code 12, followed by any trouble code(s)
stored in memory.
A steady light suggests a short to ground in the light control CKT 419, or an open in diagnostic CKT 451.
Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled
numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. If there is a problem with the ECM that causes
a
"Scan" tool to not read serial data, then the ECM
should not flash a Code
12. If Code 12 does flash,
be sure that the "Scan" tool is working properly on
another vehicle. If the "Scan" is functioning
properly and CKT 461 is OK, the PROM or ECM
may
be at fault for the NO ALDL symptom.
2. If the light goes "OFF" when the ECM connector is
disconnected, then CKT 419 is not shorted to
ground.
3. This step will check for an open diagnostic CKT
45 1.
4. At this point, the "Service Engine Soon" light
wiring is OK. The problem is a faulty ECM or
PROM. If Code 12 does not flash, the ECM should
be replaced using the original PROM. Replace the
PROM only after trying an ECM, as a defective
PROM is an unlikely cause of the problem.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.OL (VIN E) 6E2-A-13
DISCONNECT ECM CONNECTORS.
CHECK SERIAL DATA CKT461 FOR OPEN OR
IGNITION "ON" AND NOTE
SHORT TO GND. BETWEEN ECM AND ALDL
@ IGNITION "ON", ENGINE STOPPED.
KT 451, WITH TEST
IF OK, REPLACE ECM USING ORIGINAL PROM.
TERMS. "B" AND CKT451 TO ECM.

6E2-A-114 5.OL (VIN E) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
CHART A-3
(Page I of 2)
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NQ"TRUN
5.OL (VIM E) "F"" SERlES (TBI)
Circuit Description:
This chart assumes that battery condition and engine cranking speed are OK, and there is adequate fuel in
the tank.
Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled
numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. A "Service Engine Soon" light "ON" is a basic test
to determine if there is a 12 volt supply and
ignition 12 volts to ECM. No
ALIII, may be due to
an ECM problem and CHART A-2 will diagnose
the ECM. If TPS is over 2.5 volts, the engine may
be in the clear flood mode, which will cause
starting problems.
2. No spark may be caused by one of several
components related to the ignition system.
CHART
C-4 will address all problems related to
the causes of a no spark condition.
3. Fuel spray from the injector(s) indicates that fuel
is available. However, the engine could be
severely flooded due to too much fuel.
4. While cranking engine, there should be no
f~lel
spray with injector disconnected. Replace an
injector if it sprays fuel or drips like a leaking
water faucet.
5, The fuel pressure will drop after the fuel pump
stops running due to
a controlled bleed in the fuel
system. Use
of the fuel pressure gage will determine
if fuel
system pressure is enough for the engine to start
and run. The key may have to be cycled
2 or more
times for accurate reading.
6. No fuel spray from injector indicates a faulty fuel
system or no ECM control of injector.
7. This test will determine if the ignition module is
not generating the reference pulse if the wiring or
ECM is at fault. By touching and removing
a test
light to 12 volts on CKT 430,
a reference pulse
should be generated. If
injector test light blinks,
the ECM and wiring are
OK.
Diagnost Aids:
@ Water or foreign material can cause a no start
during freezing weather.
@ An EGR sticking open can cause a low airlfuel
ratio during cranking.
@ Fuel pressure: Low fuel pressure can result in
a very lean airlfuel ratio. See CHART A-7.
@ A grounded CKT 423 (EST) may cause a "No-
Start" or a "Start then Stall" condition.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.OL (VIN E) 6E2-A-15
CHART A-3
RECONNECT SPARK PL
CONNECTOR.
AIDS" ON FACING
CONNECTION AT
"85" OR FAULTY ECM.

CHART A-3
(Page 2 of 2 )
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT RUN
5.OL (VIN E) "F'XSERIES (TBI)
Circuit Description:
This chart assumes that battery condition and engine cranking speed are OK, and there is adequate fuel in
the tank.
Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled 2.
numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. No fuel spray from one injector indicates a faulty
fuel injector or no ECM control of injector. If the
test light "blinks" while cranking, then
ECM
control should be considered OK. Be sure test
light makes good contact between connector
terminals during test.
The light may be a little
dim when "blinking". This is due to current draw
of the test light. How bright it "blinks" is not
important. However, the test light should be
a BT
8320 or equivalent.
CKTs 481 and 482 supply ignition voltage to the
injectors. Probe each connector terminal with a
test light to ground. There should be a light on at
one terminal.
If the test light confirms ignition
voltage at the connector, the ECM injector control
CKT 467 or 468 may be open. Reconnect the
injector, and using a test light connected to
ground, check for a light at the applicable ECM
connector terminal
("D14" or "D16"). A light at
this point indicates that the injector drive circuit
involved is OK.
If an ECM repeat failure has occurred, the injector
is shorted. Replace the injector and ECM.

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6EZ-Pa-18 5.OL (VIN E) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
FUEL PUMP
RELAY CONN.
465 DK GRNMIHT
450 BLWHT
FUEL PUMP
BATTERY JUNCTION TEST TERM. BULKHEAD BODY CONNECTOR
BLOCK
(1 2 VOLT) CONNECTOR
CHART A-7
(Page 1 of 2)
FUEL SYSTEM DlAGNOSlS
5.0L (VIN E) "F"" SERIES (TBI)
Circuit Description:
When the ignition switch is turned "ON", the electronic control module (ECM) will turn "ON" the in-tank
fuel pump. It will remain "ON"
as long as the engine is cranking or running, and the ECM is receiving ignition
reference pulses.
If there are no reference pulses, the ECM will shut
"OI'F" the fuel pump within 2 seconds after key "ON".
The pump will deliver fuel to the THI unit, where the system pressure is controlled to 62 to 90 kPa (9 to 13
psi). Excess fuel is then returned to the fuel tank.
The fuel pump test terminal is located in the left side of the engine compartment. When the engine is
stopped, the pump can be turned "ON" by applying battery voltage to the test terminal.
lest Description: Numbers below refer to circled Diagnostic Aids:
numbers on the diagnostic chart
1. Fuel pressure should be noted while fuel pump is Improper fuel system pressure can result in one of
running. Fuel pressure will drop immediately the following symptoms:
after fuel pump stops running due to a controlled
e Cranks, but won't run.
bleed in the fuel system.
@ Code 44.
@ Code 45.
@ Cuts out, may feel like ignition problem.
@ Poor fuel economy, loss of power.
FIesitation.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.8L (VIN E) 6E2-A-19
- PLUGGED PUMP INLET FILTER.