PONTIAC FIERO 1988 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: PONTIAC, Model Year: 1988, Model line: FIERO, Model: PONTIAC FIERO 1988Pages: 1825, PDF Size: 99.44 MB
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6EZ-C"B4-4 DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS - 5.OL (VIN E)
Figure C14-4 - Replacing THERMAC Sensor
PART NAME GROUP
Sensor, A/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.415
Motor,A/CVacDiaph.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.415
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SECTION PAGE
A
Acceleration Mode .................... C2-2
AIC Request Signal
General Description
................. C1-4
Diagnosis ......................... C1-5
Air Injection Check Valve C6-3
Air Injection Control (Pedes) Valve
........ C6-3
Air
lnjection Reaction (A.I.R.) System
General Description
.................. C6- 1
Diagnosis ......................... C6-2
Part Information
.................... C6-4
Air Management Check (Pedes)
.......... C6-6
Air Pump
............................ C6-2
........................... Service C6-3
ALDL Connector ....................... A-1 2
Automatic Transmission Converter Clutch
(TCC) Electrical Diagnosis
.............. C8-4
C8-6
B
Backfire ............................ 6-6
......... Battery Voltage Correction Mode C2-2
Before
Start~ng ...................... B-1
C
Cal Pak General
Descript~on ................. C1-2
Service
........................... C1-8
Canister Control Valve
................. C3-2
Canister Hoses
....................... C3-3
Canister Purge Solenoid
................ C3-3
Canister Purge Valve Check
............. C3-6
Chart A-
I :
No Service Engine Soon Light .......... A-10
Chart A-2:
No ALDL Data. Or Won't Flash Code 12.
Or Service Engine Soon Light On Steady
. . A-1 2
Chart A-3:
Engine Cranks But Won't Run
.......... A-14
Chart A-7:
Fuel System Diagnosis
................ A-1 8
Chart
B-1:
Restricted Exhaust System Check ........ 6-7
Chart C-IA:
ParkINeutral Switch Diagnosis ......... Cl-12
Chart C-16:
Crank Signal
....................... C1-14
Chart C-1 D
.................. MAP Output Check C1-16
SECTION
Chart C-2C:
Idle Air Control (IAC) System Check ...... C2-18
Chart C-3:
Canister Purge Valve Check
........... C3-6
Chart C-4B:
Ignition System Check
................ C4-4
Chart C-5:
Electronic Spark Control
(ESC) .......... C5-4
Chart C-66:
Air Management Check
.............. C6-6
Chart C-7:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
............. C7-4
Chart
C-$A:
Transmission Converter Clutch (TCC) .... C8-4
Chart
C-8A
700-4R Transmission Electrical Diagnosis . . C8-6
Chart
C-86:
Shift Light ......................... C8-8
Chuggle
............................ B-3
Clear Flood Mode
..................... C2-2
Closed Loop
......................... C2-2
Code12
............................ C4-2
Code13
............................ A-22
Code14
............................ A-24
Code43
............................ A-42
Code44
............................ A-44
Code45
............................ A-46
Code54
............................ A-48
Codes 5 1.52. 55
...................... A-50
Component Location
.................. A-2
Control Valves
....................... C3-3
Coolant Temperature Sensor
General Description
.................. C1-2
Diagnosis
.......................... Cl-5
Service
........................... C1-8
Cuts Out ............................ 6-4
Crank Signal General Description
................. C1-4
Diagnosis
......................... C1-14
D
Deceleration Mode .................... C2-2
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INDEX
SECTION PACE
....................... Detonation... B-4
.................. Diagnostic Procedure 2-5
................ Diagnostic Circuit Check A-8
..................... Dieseling. Run On B-6
Distributor Reference Signal
................. General Description C1-4
......................... Diagnosis C1-5
E
.................... ECM Terminals ... A-6
.................. ECM Wiring Diagram A3-A6
..................... EGR Control Valve C7-1
................. Valve Identification C7-2
................... Diagnosis. Service C7-2
EGR Control Solenoid
.................. C7-3
Parts Information
................... C7-3
......................... EGR Check C7-4
Electronic Control Module
................. General Description C1-I
......................... Diagnosis C1-5
............................ Service C1-6
..................... Function Check C1-6
Electronic Spark Control (ESC) System
................. General Description C5-1
................... Diagnosis. Service C5-I
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
................. General Description C1-2
......................... Diagnosis C1-5
Engine Cranks But Won't Run
............ A-14
........................ Engine Knock C5-4
.......................... ESC Module C5-1
.......................... ESC Sensor C5-1
..................... ESC System Check C5-4
ESTIlgnition System ................... C4-1
Evaporative Emission
Conirol System
General Description
................. C3-1
.......................... Diagnosis C3-2
Exhaust Emissions Excessive (Odors)
....... B-7
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
..... C7-1
Exhaust System Check Restricted
......... B-8
Fuel Control System
General Description
................. C2-1
Diagnosis. Parts Information
........... C2-6
Fuel Cutoff Mode
.................... C2-2
Fuel Meter Body Assembly
.............. C2- 1 I
Fuel Injectors ........................ C2-3
Fuel Meter Cover Assembly
.............. C2-8
Fuel Pressure Connection Assy
............ C2- 10
SECTION PAGE
........... Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure C2-6
.............. Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit C2-5
...................... Fuel Pump Relay C2-15
.................. Fuel System Diagnosis A- 18
............... Fuel System Pressure Test C2-7
......... Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve C3-3
................... Fuel
Vapor Canister C3-3
G
.................. General Information 2-5
H
.......................... Hard Start B-2
.......... HE1 High Energy Ignition System C4-1
.......................... Hesitation
B-4
............ ldle Air Control System Check
.................. ldle Air Control Valve
......................... Diagnosis
....................... Service (EST)
Ignition System
................. General Descr~ption
......................... Diagnosis
Check
............................
........................ Incorrect ldle
.................. lnformation Sensors
................... Injector Balance Test
........................ Intermittents
......................... Introduction
Knock Sensor
................. General Description C1-4
......................... Diagnosis C1-6
....................... Lack Of Power B-3
Light. Manual Transmission Shift
......... C8-8
Light. Service Engine Soon
.............. A-10
Manual Transmission Electrical Diagnosis
... C8-10
Manual Transmission Overdrive Relay ..... C8-3
MAP Sensor
General Description
................. C1-2
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INDEX
SECT ION PAGE
Diagnosis ......................... C1.5. 16
Service
........................... C1-8
MAT Sensor
General Description
.................. C1-2
Diagnosis
......................... C1-5
Service
........................... C1-7
Minimum
Idle Speed Adjustment ......... C2-14
Misses
.............................. B-4
Negative Backpressure Valve
............ C7-1
Non-Adjustable TPS Output Check
........ C2-14
Oil Pressure Switch
.................... C2-16
Oxygen Sensor
(02)
General Description ................. C1-3
Diagnosis ......................... C1-5
Service
........................... C1-9
Open Loop
.......................... C2-2
Park Neutral Switch
General Description
................. C1-4
Diagnosis
.......................... C1-5
C1-12
Service. Parts Information
............. C1-9
Poor Fuel Economy
.................... B.5.
C5- 1
Poor Performance
.................... C5-1
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
General Description. Diagnosis
......... C13-1
Service. Parts Information
............. C13-2
Pressure Regulator
.................... C2-3
PROM General Description
................. C1-1
Diagnosis ......................... C1-5
Service
........................... C1-6
....................... Quad Drivers. C1-4
Reference Signal
...................... C1-5
Rough
Idle .......................... B-5
RunMode ........................... C2-2
SECTION PAGE
S
Sag ................................ B-4
"Scan" Data
......................... A-8
Sensor Information
.................... C1-2-9
Setting Timing
....................... C4-2
Shift Light
........................... C8-8
Sluggish
............................ B-3
Spark Knock
......................... B-4
Spongy
............................. 8-3
Stalling ............................. B-5
Starting Mode
........................ C2-1
Stumble
............................ B-4
Surges
............................. B-3
Table Of Contents
.................... A-1
Tank Pressure Control Valve
General Description
................. C3-2
Diagnosis
......................... C3-3
Throttle Body Injection Unit
General Description
................. C2-3
Service
........................... C2-7
C2- 14
Throttle Position Sensor
................ C2-5
General Description
................. C1-3
Diagnosis
......................... C1-5
Service
........................... C1-9
C2- 12
Transmission Converter Clutch TCC System
General Description
................. C8-1
Diagnosis
......................... C8-2
C8-4 C8-6
Parts Information
................... C8-2
Unstable
Idle ........................ B-5
....................... Vapor Canister C3-1
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
.................. General Description C1-4
Diagnosis
......................... 4.5
..................... Wiring Diagrams 8-3
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DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 2.8L (VIN 5). 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) 6E3-1
SECTION 6E3
TY AND EM
THIS SEC"T0N APPLIES TO:
2.8L LB8 (VlN S) "F" SERIES
5.OL LB9 (VIN F ) "F'" SERIES
5.7L L98 (VIN 8) ""F3"lES
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
2.8L (VIN 5). 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (WIN 8)
General Description ................... 8
Diagnosis Procedure ................... 8
SECTION A . DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS
2.8L (VIN S)
Table of Contents .................... A-1
Engine Components and Wiring
Component Locations
............... A-2
Wiring Diagrams (1 of 3) ............. A.3.4. 5
ECM Terminal End View .............. A-6
Diagnostic Circuit Check ................ A-8
No "Service Engine Soon" Light
Chart A-I
......................... A-10
No ALDL Data . "Service Engine Soon"
Light "ON" Steady (Won't Flash Code 12)
Chart A-2
......................... A-12
Engine Cranks But Won't
.... Chart A-3 (1 of 2)
Fuel System Diagnosis Run ................ A-14
. ChartA-7(1 of
2) ................... A-18
Cold Start Valve
Chart A-9
......................... 8-22
. .... Code 13 Oxygen Sensor Circuit (Open) A-24
Code 14 . Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit
. (High Temp Indicated) .............. A-26
Code 15 . Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit
(Low Temp
. Indicated) .............. A-28
Code 2 1 . Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Circuit
(Signal Voltage High)
........ , ...... A-30
Code 22 . Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Circuit
(Signal Voltage Low)
......... , ...... A-32
Code 23 . Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Sensor
. Circuit (Low Temp Indicated) .......... A-34
Code 24 . Vehicle Speed Sensor
(VSS) Circuit ....................... A-36
Code 25 . Manifold Air Temperature (MAT)
Sensor Circuit (High Temp
. Indicated) .... A-38
Code 32 . EGRSystem Failure ............ A-40
Code 33 . Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit
(GMISEC High) .................... A-42
Code 34 . Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit
(GMISEC Low) .................... A-44
Code 41 . Cylinder Select Error ........... A-46
Code 42 . Electronic Spark Timing Fault .... A-48
Code 44 . Oxygen Sensor Circuit
(Lean Exhaust Indicated)
............. A-50
Code 45 . Oxygen Sensor Circuit
(Rich Exhaust Indicated)
.............. A-52
Code 54 . Fuel Pump Circuit (Lowvoltage) . . A-54
Code 5 1 . PROM Error
(Faulty or Incorrect PROM)
............ A-56
Code 52 . CALPAK Error
(Faulty or Incorrect CALPAK)
.......... A-56
Code 53 . System Over Voltage ........... A-56
Code 55 . ECM Error ................... A-56
SECTION B . SYMPTOMS
2.8L (WIN 5)
Table of Contents .................... B-1
Before Starting ...................... B-1
Intermittents ........................ B-2
Hard Start .......................... 8-2
Hesitation. Sag. Stumble ............... 8-3
Surges and/or Chuggle ................. 8-3
Lack of Power. Sluggish. or Spongy ........ B-4
DetonationJSpark Knock ............... 6-4
Cuts Out. Misses ...................... 8-5
Backfire ............................ 8-5
Poor Fuel Economy .................... B-6
Dieseling. Run.On ..................... 8-6
Rough. Unstable. or lncorrect Idle. Stalling . . €3-6
Excess~ve Exhaust Emissions or Odors ...... 8-7
Restr~cted Exhaust System Check
Chart
B-I ......................... 8-63
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FUNCTIONAL CHECKS/
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS
2.8L (VIN S)
ECM QDR Check
......................... Chart C-1 C1-10
ParkINeutral Switch
......................... Chart C-1A C1-12
Power Steering Pressure Switch Check
........................ ChartC-1E C1-14
Injector Balance Test
........................ Chart C-2A C2-18
Idle Air Control
........................ Chart C-2C C2-20
Canister Purge Valve Check
......................... Chart C-3 C3-4
Ignition System Check
........................ Chart C-4A C4-4
Electr~c Control (Divert) -(Manual Transmission)
......................... Chart C-6 C6-6
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Check
........................ Chart C-7 C7-6
Automatic Transmission
Converter Clutch (TCC)
. (I of 2)
........................ Chart C-8 C8-2
Transmiss~on Converter Clutch
(TCC) Electrical Diagnosis
. (2 of 2)
........................ Chart C-8 C8-4
A/C Clutch Control
........................ Chart C-10 C10-2
Cooling Fan Control Circuit (I of 2)
........................ Chart C-12 C12-2
Cooling Fan Control Circuit (2 of 2)
........................ Chart C-12 C12-4
ParklNeutral Switch (Auto Only) ...... C1-4
AIC "ON" Signal .................. C1-4
Distributor Reference Signal ......... C1-4
......................... DIAGNOSIS C1-4
............................. ECM C1-4
........................... PROM C1-4
...................... ECM Inputs C1-5
Coolant Temp . Sensor ............. C1-5
..................... MAFSensor C1-5
..................... MAT Sensor C1-5
....................... 02Sensor C1-5
TPS ............................ C1-5
........................... VSS C1-5
...................... PIN Switch C1-5
................ A/C Request Signal C1-5
Power Steering Pressure Switch ...... C1-5
................. Reference Signal C1-5
ON-CAR SERVICE ..................... C1-5
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . . C1-5
ECM & COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT
..................... PROM OR ECM C1-6
................. Functional Check C1-7
CALPAK .......................... C1-7
COOLANT SENSOR .................. C1-7
MAFSENSOR ...................... C1-7
MAF SENSOR POWER & BURN-OFF RELAY . C1-7
................... OXYGEN SENSOR C1-8
Throttle Position Sensor ............ C1-8
PARKINEUTRALSWITCH .............. C1-9
................. PARTS INFORMATION C1-9
ECM QDR Check
................... ... Chart C-1 ... C1-10
ParktNeutral Switch
........................ ChartC-1A C1-12
Power Steering Pressure Switch Check
........................ SECTION C . COMPONENT SYSTEMS ChartC-lE C1-14
2.8L (VIN S) SECTION C2 . 2.8L (WIN S)
FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM
................ 'Table of Contents .................... C-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION C2-1
SECTION
C1 . 2.8L (VIN S)
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
& SENSORS
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ... C1-1
........................ ECM TYPES C1-1
........................... PROM C1-1
CALPAK .......................... C1-2
.................... ECM Function C1-2
............. INFORMATION SENSORS C1-2
Engine Coolant Temp . Sensor ........ C1-2
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor ......... C1-2
.................. A/C MAF Sensor Cl-2
Manifold Air Temp . (MAT) Sensor ..... C1-2
Oxygen (Oz)Sensor ............... C1-3
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) ........ C1-3
Vehicle Speed Sensor .............. C1-3
ParkINeutral Switch (Auto Only) ...... C1-4
......................... PURPOSE C2-1
.............. MODES OF OPERATION C2-1
................... Starting Mode C2-2
................. Clear Flood Mode C2-2
...................... Run Mode C2-2
................ Acceleration Mode C2-2
............... Deceleration Mode C2-2
Battery Voltage Correction Mode ..... C2-2
................. Fuel Cutoff Mode C2-3
Fuel Control System Components ..... C2-3
Basic System Operat~on ............. C2-3
THROTTLEBODY UNIT ............... C2-3
......................... FUELRAIL C2-3
..................... FUEL INJECTOR C2-3
............... PRESSURE REGULATOR C2-3
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE ........ C2-4
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DRlVEABlLlTVAND EMISSIONS 2.8L (VIN S). 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) 6E3-3
.................... FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ....... C2-4 CANISTER HOSES C3-3
................ DIAGNOSIS ......................... C2-5 PARTS INFORMATION C3-3
FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM .............. C2-5 Canister Purge Valve Check
......................... IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE ............ C2-5 Chart C-3 C3-4
ON-CAR SERVICE
..................... C2-5
.... PORT FUEL INJECTION COMPONENTS C2-5
FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE ..... C2-5
Plenum ........................ C2-5
Fuel Rail & Pressure Regulator Assembly . C2-5
FUEL RAIL SERVICE ................. C2-6
UNIT SERVICE PROCEDURES ........... C2-6
COLD START TUBE & VALVE ASSEMBLY ... C2-7
FUEL PRESSURE CONNECTION ASSEMBLY . C2-7
FUEL BLOCK AND SEAL ............... C2-9
FUEL INJECTORS .................... C2-9
Port Injectors wl Injector Retaining Clips C2-9
Fuel Pressure Regulator ............ C2-10
PORT INJECTORS ................... C2-10
PRESSURE REGULATOR ............... C2-10
COLD START FUEL INJECTION SWITCH ...
THROTTLE BODY ...................
THROTTLE BODY SERVICE IDENTIFICATION
MINIMUM IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
....
UNIT REPAIR PROCEDURES ............
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE
ASSEMBLY
& GASKET ................
IDLE AIR I VACUUM SIGNAL
HOUSING ASSEMBLY
................
COOLANT CAVITY COVER & O-RING .....
IDLE AIR CONTROL I COOLANT
COVER ASSEMBLY
..................
FUEL PUMP RELAY ..................
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ...............
PARTS INFORMATION .................
Injector Balance Test
Chart C-2A
........................
Idle Air Control
Chart C-2C
........................
SECTION C3 . 2.8L (WIN S)
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL (EECS) SYSTEM
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION ............... C3-1
PURPOSE ........................ C3-1
VAPOR CANISTER ................... C3-1
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM ...... C3-1
TANK PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE ...... C3-2
.... RESULTS OF INCORRECT OPERATION C3-2
DIAGNOSIS
........................ C3-2
VISUAL CHECK OF CANISTER .......... C3-2
FUNCTIONAL TEST
Vapor Canister Purge Valve
........ C3-2
..... Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve C3-2
ON-CAR SERVICE
................. C3-3
FUEL VAPOR CANISTER WR ............ C3-3
FUEL VAPOR CANISTER SOLENOID WR .... C3-3
SECTION C4 . 2.8L (VIN S)
IGNITION
SQSTEMIEST
................ GENERAL DESCRIPTION C4-1
......................... PURPOSE C4-1
OPERATION ....................... C4-1
RESULTS OF INCORRECT OPERATION .... C4-2
DIAGNOSIS
......................... C4-2
CODE 12 .......................... C4-2
ON-CAR SERVICE ..................... C4-2
SETTING TIMING .................... C4-2
HOW CODE 42 IS DETERMINED ......... C4-2
PARTS INFORMATION ................. C4-2
Ignition System Check
Chart C-4A
........................ C4-4
SECTION C6 . 2.8L (VIN S)
AIR INJECTION REACTION (A.I.R.) SYSTEM
MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
............... GENERAL DESCRIPTION C6-1
........................ PURPOSE C6-1
............. A.I.R. PUMP OPERATION C6-I
..................... AIR CONTROL C6-1
.......... Electric Air Control Valve C6-1
............... Deceleration Valve C6-2
... RESULTS OF INCORRECT OPERATION C6-2
........................ DIAGNOSIS C6-2
............. OPERATIONAL CHECKS C6-2
.................... A.I.R. Pump C6-2
................. Hoses and Pipes C6-2
............... Deceleration Valve C6-3
.................... Check Valve C6-3
.................... ON-CAR SERVICE C6-3
...................... DRIVEBELT C6-3
....................... A.I.R. PUMP C6-3
............... AIR CONTROL VALVE C6-3
.................... CHECKVALVE C6-4
DECELERATION VALVE .............. C6-4
................ PARTS INFORMATION C6-5
Electric Control (Divert)
(Manual Transmission)
........................ Chart C-6 C6-6
SECTION C7
. 2.8L (VIN S)
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
................ C7-1
......................... PURPOSE C7-1
....................... OPERATION C7-I
ELECTRONIC VACUUM REGULATOR
........................... VALVE C7-1
................... PORT EGR VALVE C7-2
........... EGR VALVE IDENTIFICATION C7-2
... RESULTS OF INCORRECT OPERATION C7-2
......................... DIAGNOSIS C7-3
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6E3-4 2.8L (VIN S) . 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
ON-CAR SERVICE ..................... C7-3
EGRVALVE
........................ C7-3
EGR Manifold Passage
............... C7-3
EGR Manifold Passage
............... C7-4
ELECTRONIC VACUUM REGULATOR
VALVE
.......................... C7-4
EVRV FILTER REPLACEMENT
.......... C7-4
PARTS INFORMATION
................. C7-4
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Check
Chart C-7
......................... C7-6
SECTION
C8 . 2.8L (VIN S)
TRANSMISISON CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) SYSTEM
AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LIGHT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
................ C8-1
PURPOSE ......................... C8-1
OPERATION ....................... C8-1
DIAGNOSIS
......................... C8-1
SHIFT LIGHT (M/T) DESCRIPTION ........ C8-1
DIAGNOSIS
......................... C8-1
ON-CAR SERVICE ..................... C8-1
Automatic Transmission
Converter Clutch (TCC)
. (1 of 2)
Chart C-8
......................... C8-2
Transmission Converter Clutch
(TCC) Electrical Diagnosis
. (2 of 2)
Chart C-8
......................... C8-4
SECTION C10 . 2.8L (WIN S)
ECM CONTROLLED AIR CONDITIONING
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
................ C10-1
OPERATION ....................... C10-1
DIAGNOSIS ......................... C10-1
ON-CARSERVICE ..................... C10-1
FJC Clutch Control
Chart C-
1 0 ........................ C10-2
SECTION C12 . 2.8L (VlN S)
COOLING FAN CONTROL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
................ C12-1
OPERATION ....................... C12-1
DIAGNOSIS
......................... C12-1
PARTS INFORMATION ................. C12-1
Cooling Fan Control Circuit (1 of 2)
Chart
C- 12 ........................ C12-2
Cooling Fan Control Circuit (2 of 2)
Chart C-12
........................ C12-4
SECTION C13
. 2.8L (WIN S)
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
................ C13-1
RESULTS OF INCORRECT OPERATION
.... C13-1
DIAGNOSIS
......................... C13-1
FUNCTIONALCHECK OF PCV VALVE .... C13-1
ON-CAR SERVICE
..................... C13-2
PARTS INFORMATION
................. C13-2
SEC"T0N A . DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8)
.................... Table of Contents A-1
Engine Components and Wiring
............... Component Locations A-2
Wiring Diagrams
(1 of 4) ............. A-3
ECM Terminal End View
.............. A-7
Diagnostic Circuit Check
................ A-8
No "Service Engine Soon" Light
......................... Chart A-1 A-10
No ALDL Data
. "Service Engine Soon"
Light "ON" Steady (Won't Flash Code 12)
Chart A-2
......................... A-12
Eng~ne Cranks But Won't Run
Chart A-3
(1 of 2) ................... A-14
Fuel System
Diagnos~s
Chart A-7 (1 of 2) ................... A-18
Cold Start Valve
Chart A-9
......................... A-22
Code 13
. Oxygen Sensor Circuit (Open) .... A-24
Code 14
. Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit
(High Temp
. Indicated) .............. A-26
Code
1 5 . Coolant Temperature Sensor C~rcuit
. .............. (Low Temp Ind~cated) A-28
Code 21
. Throttle Pos~tlon Sensor (TPS) Circuit
(Signal Voltage High)
............... A-30
Code 22
. Throttle Pos~t~on Sensor (TPS) Circuit
................ (Signal Voltage Low) A-32
Code 23
. Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Sensor
C~rcuit (Low Temp . Indicated) .......... A-34
Code 24
. Vehicle Speed Sensor
....................... (VSS) Circuit A-36
Code 25
. Manifold Air Temperature (MAT)
Sensor Circuit (High Temp
. Indicated) .... A-38
. ............ Code 32 EGR System Failure A-40
Code 33
. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit
.................... (GMISECHlgh) A-42
Code 34
. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circu~t
.................... (GMISEC Low) A-44
Code 36 Mass Air Flow
(MAF) Sensor
.. ..... ........... Burn-Off Circuit , , A-46
. ........... Code 41 Cyl~nder Select Error A-48
... . Code 42 Electronic Spark Timing Circuit A-50
Code 43 Electronic Spark Control
(ESC)
C~rcuit ....................... A-52
Code 44
. Oxygen Sensor Circu~t
(Lean Exhaust lnd~cated) ............. A-54
Code 45
. Oxygen Sensor Circuit
(Rich Exhaust Indicated)
.............. A-56
Code 54
. Fuel Pump C~rcuit (Lowvoltage) . . 14-58
. ................... Code 51 MEM-CAL A-60
Code 52
. CALPAK Error
.......... (Faulty or Incorrect CALPAK) A-60
. ........... Code 53 System Over Voltage A-60
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DRIVEABILITVAND EMISSIONS Z.$L (VIN 5). 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) 6E3-5
SECTION B . SYMPTOMS
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8)
.................... Table of Contents B-1
................... Before Starting ... B-1
. lntermittents .................... ... B-2
Hardstart .......................... B-2
............... Hesitation. Sag. Stumble 8-3
Surges andlor Chuggle ................. B-3
........ Lack of Power. Sluggish. or Spongy 8-4
DetonationISpark Knock ............... B-4
...................... Cuts Out. Misses €3-5
Backfire ............................ B-5
Poor Fuel Economy .................... B-6
Dieseling. Run.On ..................... 8-6
Rough. Unstable. or Incorrect Idle. Stalling . . B-6
Excessive Exhaust Emissions or Odors ...... B-7
Restricted Exhaust System Check
Chart
B-1 ......................... B-8
FUNCTIONAL CHECKS1
DIAGNO%"FIC CHARTS
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (WIN 8)
ParkINeutral Switch
. Chart C-1A .................... ... C1-10
Injector Balance Test
Chart C-2A
........................ C2-18
Idle Air Control
Chart C-2C
........................ C2-20
Canister Purge Valve Check
Chart C-3
......................... C3-4
Ignition System Check
ChartC-4
......................... C4-4
Electronic Spark Control System Check
Chart C-5
......................... C5-4
AIR Management Check
Chart C-6
......................... C6-6
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Check
Chart C-7
........................ C7-4
Automatic Transmission Converter Clutch (TCC)
Chart
6-814 ........................ C8-6
Manual Transmission Shift Light Diagnosis
Chart C-8B
........................ C8-10
Cooling Fan Control Circuit Diagnosis
Chart C- 1 2
........................ C12-2
SECTION C . COMP0NEN"I"SVSTEMS
5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (WIN 8)
Table of Contents .................... C-1
SECTION
C1 . 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8)
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM)
81 SENSORS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
................ C1-1
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ....... C1-1
MEM.CAL ......................... C1-1
................... ECM Function. C1-1
INFORMATION SENSORS ............. C1-2
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor . . C1-2
..................... MAF Sensor C1-2
.................... MAT Sensor C1-2
Oxygen (Oz) Sensor ..............a. C1-3
Throttle Position Sensor ............ C1-3
.................... Knock Sensor C1-3
Vehicle Speed Sensor .............. C1-3
ParkINeutral Switch (Auto Only) ...... C1-3
.................. A/C "ON" Signal C1-4
Distributor Reference Signal ......... C1-4
DIAGNOSIS ......................... C1-4
ECM ............................. C1-4
MEM.CAL ......................... C1-4
ECM INPUTS ....................... C1-4
Coolant Temperature Sensor ........ C1-5
..................... MAF Sensor C1-5
..................... MAT Sensor C1-5
Oxygen (Oz) Sensor ............... C1-5
TPS ........................... C1-5
VSS ........................... C1-5
...................... PIN Switch C1-5
A/C Request Signal ................ C1-5
Reference Signal ................. C1-5
ON-CAR SERVICE ..................... C1-5
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ....... C1-5
ECM or MEM-CAL REPLACEMENT ....... C1-6
Functional Check ................. C1-7
COOLANTSENSOR .................. C1-7
MAF SENSOR ...................... C1-8
MAF SENSOR POWER & BURN-OFF RELAY . C1-8
OXYGEN SENSOR .................. C1-8
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ......... C1-8
PARKINEUTRAL SWITCH ............. C1-9
................. PARTS INFORMATION C1-9
ParkINeutral Switch
Chart
C-1 ..................... ... C1-10
SECTION C2 . 5.0L (WIN F) & 5.7L (WIN 8)
FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM
................ GENERAL DESCRIPTION C2-1
......................... PURPOSE C2-1
.............. MODES OF OPERATION CZ-2
................... Starting Mode C2-2
Clear Flood Mode ................. CZ-2
....................... Run Mode CZ-2
................ Acceleration Mode C2-2
............... Decelerat~on Mode C2-3
Battery Voltage Correction Mode ..... C2-3
................. Fuel Cutoff Mode C2-3
.............. FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM C2-3
............ Basic System Operation CZ-3
................ Throttle Body Unit CZ-3
....................... Fuel Rail C2-3
.................... Fuel Injectors CZ-3
............... Pressure Regulator C2-4
....................... IAC Valve 62-4