1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO check engine

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Fig. 2: Fuel pump locking cam tool
TESTING 1. Turn the engine OFF and relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Remove the air cleaner and plug the THERMAC vacuum port on TBI.
3. Install a fuel pressure gauge between the throttle body unit and the fuel line. Use a back-up wrench to hold fuel nut on the TBI when removing
the fuel line.

Fig. 3: Fuel pressure can be check ed using an inexpensive pressure/vacuum
gauge

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4. Start the car and observe the fuel
pressure reading. It should be 9-13 psi
(62-90 kPa).
5. Relieve the fuel pressure.
6. Remove the fuel pressure gauge.
7. Reinstall the fuel line.
8. Start the car and che ck for fuel leaks.
9. Remove plug covering THERMAC va cuum port on the TBI and install the
air cleaner.
THROTTLE BODY
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the THERMAC hose from the engine fitting and remove the
air cleaner.
3. Detach the electrical connectors at the idle air control, throttle position
sensor, and the injector.
4. Disconnect the throttle linkage, re turn spring, and cruise control (if
equipped).
5. Disconnect the throttle body vacuum hoses, fuel supply and fuel return
lines.
6. Disconnect the 3 bolts securing the throttle body and remove the throttle
body.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedures. Replace the manifold gasket
and O-rings.
8. Perform the minimum idle speed adjustment, if necessary.

Fig. 1: Single injector TBI unit

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12. Using new gaskets on the fuel mete
r cover and a new dust seal, install
the cover to the fuel meter body . The two short screws are located
adjacent to the injector.
13. Connect the injector electrical c onnector by pushing straight down until
seated firmly in place.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
15. With the engine OFF and the igniti on ON, check for fuel leaks.
16. Install the air cleaner.

Fig. 3: Removing the fuel injectors

Fig. 4: Fuel injector components

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11. Lubricate the new large O-ring with cl
ean engine oil and install it directly
over the backup washer. Be sure t he O-ring is seated properly and is
flush with the top of the fuel meter body surface.
12. Lubricate the new small O-ring with clean engine oil and install it on the
nozzle end of the injector. Push t he O-ring on far enough to contact the
filter.
WARNING - Do not attempt to reverse this procedure and install the backup
washer and O-ring after the injector is located in the cavity. To do so will
prevent proper seating of the O-ring in th e cavity recess which could result in a
fuel leak and possible fire.
13. Install the injector by aligning the raised lug on the injector base with the
notch cast into the fuel meter body . Push down on the injector making
sure it is fully seated in the cavity. In jector installation is correct when the
lug is seated in the notch and the electrical terminals are parallel to the
throttle shaft.
14. Using new gaskets on the fuel mete r cover and a new dust seal, install
the cover to the fuel meter body. Use an appropriate thread locking
compound on the cover attaching screws.
15. Connect the injector electrical c onnector by pushing straight down until
seated firmly in place.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
17. With the engine OFF and the igniti on ON, check for fuel leaks.
18. Install the air cleaner.
ADJUSTMENTS
MINIMUM IDLE SPEED
Minimum idle speed should only be adjus ted when installing a replacement
throttle body. The idle stop screw is used to regulate the minimum idle speed of
the engine. The throttle body is adjusted at the factory, then covered with a cap
or plug to discourage unnecessary readjustment.
2.5L ENGINES 1. Remove the air cleaner and pl ug the THERMAC vacuum port.
2. Disconnect the TV cable from the th rottle control bracket to allow access
to the idle adjustment screw.
3. Remove the throttle stop screw plug or cap.
4. Connect a tachometer to the engine.
5. Disconnect the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve connector.
6. Start the engine with the transmi ssion in PARK (auto transmission) or
NEUTRAL (manual transmission) and allow the engine speed to
stabilize. All accessories (A/C, rear defogger, etc.) should be OFF.
7. Install tool J-33047 in t he idle air passage of the throttle body. Be certain
that the tool seats fully in t he passage and no air leaks exist.

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8. Using a number 20 Torx® bit, turn
the throttle stop screw until the engine
speed is 475-525 rpm in PARK (aut o transmission) or 450-500 rpm in
NEUTRAL (manual transmission).
9. Stop the engine and remove tool J-33047 from the throttle body.
10. Reconnect the TV cable to the throttle control bracket.
11. Reconnect the IAC valve connector.
12. Use silicone sealant to co ver the throttle stop screw.
13. Reinstall the air cleaner.

Fig. 6: Installing tool J-33047
5.0L ENGINES 1. Remove the idle stop screw plug or cap.
2. Ground the diagnostic connector (ALDL).
3. Turn the ignition ON and wait 45 seconds, DO NOT start the engine.
4. Disconnect the idle air control connector with the ignition ON.
5. Remove the ground from the di agnostic connector and disconnect the
distributor set-timing connector.
6. Connect a tachometer to the engine.
7. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or NEUTRAL
(manual transmission). Start and run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
It is important that the distributor set- timing connector be disconnected to fix the
spark advance at base timing. This elim inates the possibility of changes in
engine speed due to variations in timing.

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8. The idle speed should be 450-500 rpm, adjust as necessary.
WARNING - Correct minimum idle speed adj ustment is critical to vehicle
performance and component durability. Incorrect minimum idle speed
adjustment (too high) will caus e the IAC valve pintle to constantly bottom in it's
seat and result in early valve failure. If minimum idle speed is adjusted too low,
the vehicle may not start in cold weather or may stall during warm-up.
Turn the ignition OFF and reconnect the IAC motor connector.
9. Reconnect the distributor set-timing connector.
10. Use silicone sealant to co ver the throttle stop screw.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
1982-1983 2.5L TBI engines ar e equipped with an adjustable throttle position
sensor. This procedure should only be performed after replacing the TPS or
diagnosis leads to incorrect TPS adjustment.
1. Remove the throttle position sensor connector and install three jumper wires between the connector and the s ensor. Connect a digital voltmeter
to terminals B and C.
2. Turn the ignition ON. It should display bet ween 0.45-0.60 volts.
3. Adjust the TPS, if necessary, by loosening the attaching screws and
rotating the TPS.
4. Tighten the screws, remove the jumper wires with the ignition OFF and
reconnect the harness connector.
5. Start the engine and check fo r proper idle operation.

Fig. 7: TPS adjustment

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FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
The fuel meter cover contains the pressu
re regulator and is only serviced as a
complete preset assembly. The fuel pressu re regulator is preset and plugged at
the factory.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Remove the air cleaner.
3. Disconnect the electrical connec tor to the fuel injector(s).
4. Remove the fuel meter cover attaching screws and lockwashers.
5. Remove the fuel meter cover.
CAUTION - DO NOT remove the four screws se curing the pressure regulator to
the meter cover. The pressure regulat or contains a large spring under heavy
compression which could cause personal injury if released. Disassembly may
also cause a fuel leak and result in a fire.
6. Discard the old gaskets and dust seal.
To install: 7. Install a new dust seal, fuel outlet passage gasket and fuel meter cover\
gasket.
8. Install the fuel meter cover.
9. Coat the attaching screws with a thread locking compound and tighten the screws to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm). Install the short screws next to the
injectors.
10. Reconnect the electrical connec tors to the fuel injectors.
11. With the engine OFF and the igniti on ON, check for fuel leaks.
12. Install the air cleaner.

Fig. 1: Fuel meter cover removal

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Fig. 2: Fuel pressure regulator assembly
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the TPS attaching screws and lockwashers.
4. Remove the TPS.
To install: 5. Install the throttle position sensor. On 2.5L engines, make sure the TPS pickup lever is located above the tang on the throttle actuator lever. On
5.0L engines, line up the TPS lever with the TPS drive lever on the
throttle body.
6. Install the TPS attaching screws.
7. Adjust the TPS volt age, if applicable.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Install the air cleaner.
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Unplug the electrical connector from idle air control valve.
2. Remove the idle air control valve.
To install: 3. Before installing the idle air contro l valve, measure the distance that the
valve is extended. Measurement s hould be made from the motor housing
to the end of the cone. It should not exceed 28.5mm (1
1/8 in.), or damage
to the valve may occur when installed.
4. Identify the replacement IAC valve as being either Type 1 (with collar at
electric terminal end) or Type 2 (without collar). If measuring distance is
greater than specified abov e, proceed as follows:
• Type 1: Use finger pressure to slowly retract the pintle.