PONTIAC FIERO 1988 Service Repair Manual

6E3-A-8 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L(VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
DIAGNOSIC CIRCUIXCHECK
The Diagnostic Circuit Checlc is an organized approach to identifying a problem created by an Electronic
Engine Control System malfunction. It
must be the starting point for any driveability complaint diagnosis,
because it directs the Service Technician to the next logical step in diagnosing the complaint.
The "Scan Data" listed in the table may be used for comparison, after completing the Diagnostic Circuit
Check and finding the on-board diagnostics functioning properly and no trouble codes displayed. The "Typical
Values" are an average of display values recorded from normally operating vehicles and are intended to
represent what a normally functioning system would typically display.
A "SCAN" TOOL THAT DISPLAYS FAULTY DATA SHOULD NOT BE USED, AND THE PROBLEM
SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE USE OF A FAULTY "SCAN" CAN RESULT
IN MISDIAGNOSIS AND UNNECESSARY PARTS REPLACEMENT.
Only the parameters listed below are used in this manual for diagnosing. If a "Scan" reads other parameters,
the values are not recommended by General Motors for use in diagnosing. For more description on the values
and use of the "Scan" to diagnosis ECM inputs, refer to the applicable diagnosis section in Section C.
If all values
are within the range illustrated, refer to symptoms in Section
B.
"SCAN" DATA
Idle / Upper Radiator Hose Hot / Closed Throttle / Park or Neutral /Closed Loop /Acc. off
"SCAN" Position Units Displayed Typical Data Value
Desired RPM RPM ECM ~dle command (vanes w~th temp.)
RPM RPM
+ 100 RPM from desired RPM ( k 50 ~n drive)
Coolant Temp.
CO 85" - 105"
MAT Temp. CO 10" - 90" (depends on underhood temp.)
MAF G
m/Sec 4-7
Air Flow
Gm/Sec 4 - 7
BPW (base pulse width)
M/Sec 1 - 4 and varying
02 Volts 1 - 1000 and varying
TPS Volts 46 - .62
I AC Counts (steps)
5 - 50
INT (Integrator) Counts
Vanes
BLM (Block Learn) Counts 118- 138
Open/Closed Loop Open/Closed Closed Loop (may go open with extended idle)
BLM Cell Cell Number
0 or 1 (depends on Air Flow & RPM)
VSS MPH 0
TCC
On/Off Off/ (on wlth TCC commanded)
Battery Volts 13.5
- 14.5
PPSW
Volts 13.5- 14.5
LV8 Counts 30
- 60
Knock Retard Degrees
of Retard 0
Spark Advance
# of Degrees Varies
PIN
Swltch PIN and RDL ParkINeutral (PIN)
A.I. R. Control
Normal/Divert Normal
A.I.R. Switch
PortIConverter Converter
NC Request Yes/No No (yes, wlth NC requested)
Fan Request
Yes/No No (yes, with NC high pressure)
EGRDC 0- 100%
0 at idle
EGR Diagnostic
On/Off off
Fan
OnIOff Off (below 108°C)
CCP duty cycle 0
- 100% 0
Knock Signal
YesINo No (yes, when knock is detected)
Shift Light
(MIT) On/Off Off
4th Gear
Yes/No No (yes, when in 4th gear)

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.0L(VIN F) & 5.7L(VIN 8) 6E3-A-9

TO MAF SENSOR
POWER & BURN-OFF
RELAY, OIL PRESS. SW.
.....-
439 PNKIBLK
419 BRNNVHT
SERIAL DATA
451 WHTIBLK
450
BLWHT
ALDL CONNECTOR
CHART A - 1
NO "'SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) "F'XSEBIE'S (PORT)
Circuit Description:
There should always be a steady "Service Engine Soon" light when the ignition is "ON" and engine stoppccl.
Ignition voltage 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. If the fuse in holder is blown, refer to facing page
of Code
54 for complete circuit.
2. Using a test light connected to 12 volts probe each
of the system ground circuits to be sure a good
ground is present. Refer to the ECM terminal end
view in front of this section for ECM pin locations
of ground circuits.
Diagnostic Aids:
Engine runs OK, check:
r Faulty light bulb.
@ CKrI' 419 open.
@ Gage fuse blown. This
will result in no oil or
generator lights, seat belt reminder, etc.
Engine cranks but will not run, check:
r Continuous battery - fuse or fusible link open.
@ ECM ignition fuse open.
r Battery CKT 340 to ECM open.
@ Ignition CKT 439 to ECM open.
@ Poor connection to ECM.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.0L (VIN F) & 5.7L (WIN 8) 6E3-A-11
@ DISCONNECT ECM CONNECTORS.
e IGNITION "ON"
PROBE
CKT419, WITH TEST LIGHT
TO GROUND.
- GAGE FUSE
- FAULTY BULB PROBE
CKT 340 & 439 CKT
THAT HAD A
- OPEN CKT 419 WITH TEST LIGHT TO
- CKT 419 SHORTED TO
IS THE LIGHT "ON" ON
- OPEN IGN. FEED TO
HAT DID NOT LIGHT

6E3-A-12 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
TO MAF SENSOR
POWER & BURN-OFF
, . . . . .
439 PNWBLK
419 BRNNVHT
SERIAL DATA
451
WHTIBLK
450 BLKIWHT
ALDL CONNECTOR
CHART A-2
NO ALDL DATA OR WON'T FLASH CODE 12
""SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT '"ON" STEADY
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) ""FYEERIES (PORT)
Circuit Description:
'I'here should always be a steady "Service Engine Soon" light when the ignition is "ON" and engine stopped.
Ignition voltage is supplied to the light bulb.
'I'he 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 tin open in cliagnostic 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, the ECM
should not flash a Code 12. If Code 12 is flashing
check for CKT 451 short to ground. 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
Mem-Cal or ECM may be at fault for the NO
ALDL symptom. 2.
If
the light goes
"OFF" when the ECM connector is
disconnected,
CK'r 419 is not shorted to ground.
3. This step will check for an open diagnostic
CKT 451.
-2. At this point the "Service Engine Soon" light
wiring is OK. The problem is a faulty ECM or
Mem-Cal. If Code 12 does not flash, the ECM
should be replaced using the original Mem-Cal.
Replace the Mem-Cal only after trying an ECM, as
a defective Mem-Cal is an unlikely cause of the
problem.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.0L(VIN F) & 5.7L(VIN 8) 6E3-A-13
CHART A-2
NO ALDL DATA OR WONT FLASH CODE 12
FAULTY ECM OR MEM-CAL.
OT GROUNDED.
CLEAR CODES AND CONFIRM "CLOSED LOOP
" OPERATION AND NO "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT.

6E3-A-14 5.0L (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
CHART A-3
(Page 1 of 2)
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON'T RUN
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) "F" SRIES (PORT)
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 Diagnostic Aids:
numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. A "Service Engine Soon" light "ON" is a basic test @ An EGR valve sticking open can cause a low
to determine if there is a
12 volt supply and airlfuel ratio during cranking. Unless
engine
ignition
12 volts to ECM. No ALDL may be due to enters
"Clear Flood" at the first indication of a
an ECM problem and CHART
A-2 will diagnose flooding
condition, it can result in a no start.
the ECM. If TPS is over
2.5 volts the engine may @ Check for fouled plugs.
be in the clear flood mode which will cause
@ A defective cold start circuit or water in fuel line
starting problems. The engine
will not start can
cause a no start in cold weather. See
CHART
without reference pulses and therefore the "Scan" A-9.
should read rpm (reference) during crank. @ A defective MAF Sensor may cause a no start or a
2. No spark may be caused by one of several stall
after start. To determine if the sensor is
components related to the Ignition System. causing
the problem, disconnect it. The
ECM will
CHART C-4 will address all problems related to then
use a default value for the sensor, and if the
the causes of a no spark condition. condition
is corrected and the connections are
OK,
3. The test light should blink, indicating the ECM is replace the sensor.
controlling the injectors ok. How bright the light
@ rllso check that injectors on both sides of engine
blinks is not important. However, the test light
will cause a test light to "blink". If not OK, check
should be a
5-34730-3 or equivalent. injector fuses.
4. Use fuel
pressure gage 5-34730-1 or equivalent. If al~ove are all OK, refer to "Symptoms" it1
Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure tap to Scction "R". Ilard Start.
absorb any small amount of fuel leakage that may
occur when installing the gage.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.0L (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) 6E3-A-15
USE CHART A-1. r INSTALL "SCAN" TOOL. IF "NO ALDL", USE CHART A-2.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
IF A CODE
46 OR 54 IS SET, REFER TO APPLICABLE CHART.
TPS -IF OVER 2.5 VOLTS AT CLOSED THROTTLE, USE THE
CODE 21 CHART.
IS RPM
IDICATED D
1-34730-2 OR EQUIVALENT 4-WAY CONNECTOR.
TO INJECTOR HARNEES
r IGNITION "ON".
CONNECTOR.
r MOMENTARILY TOUCH
CHECK FOR BLINKING LIGHT HARNESS CONNECTOR
TERMINAL (CKT
430) WITH A
ST IS PERFORMED.
I USECHARTA-3 I
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6E3-A-16 S.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L(VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
430 PPWHT
PRIMARY COIL
CHART A-3
(Page 2 of 2)
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WONT RUN
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.71 (VIN 8) "F" SERIES (PORT)
Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled
numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. Checks for 12 volt supply to injectors. Due to the
injectors wired in parallel there should be a light
"ON" on both terminals.
2. Checks continuity of CKT 467 and 468.
3. All checks made to this point would indicate that
the ECM is at fault. However, there is a
possibility of CKT 467 or 468 being shorted to a
voltage source either in the engine harness or in
the injector harness.
'Po test for this condition:
@ Llisconnect all injectors
Ignition
"ON".
@ Probe CKTs 467 and 468 on the ECM side of
injector harness with a test light connected to
ground.
('rest one injector harness on each
side of engine). There should be no light. If
light is
"on" repair short to voltage.
If OK, check the resistance of the injectors.
o Should be 10 ohms or more.
s Check injector harness connector. Be sure
terminals are not backed out of connector and
contacting each other.
o If all OK, replace ECM.

DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS %.OL(VlN F) & 5.7L(VIN 8) 6E3-A-17
@ PROBE INJECTOR HARNESS
TERMINALS
WITH A TEST LlGHT TO
@ LIGHT SHOULD BE "ON" AT BOTH
DUE TO INJECTORS WIRED IN REPAIR
OPEN IN INJECTOR
PARALLEL, THERE SHOULD BE A
LIGHT ON BOTH TERMINALS.