DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 2.8L (VIN S) 6E3-C40-1
SECTION CIO
ECM CONTROLLED AIR CONDlTlOlUlNG
CONXENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................ C10-1 DIAGNOSIS ......................... C10-1
OPERATION ....................... C10-1 ON-CARSERVICE ..................... C10-1
GENERAL DESCRIPmON
In order to improve idle quality and wide open
throttle performance, the
NC compressor is controlled
by the ECM.
There are two different types of
AJC systems used
in
GM vehicles. One is referred to as C.C.O.T. (cycling
clutch orifice tube), which uses a fixed displacement
compressor. The other type of system uses a
compressor with
a variable displacement, and is
referred to as the V-5 type system. The V-5 type meets
A/C requirements without cycling. For descriptions of
both types, and an explanation of the components
used, refer to Section
"IB" of the service manual.
OPERATION
The 2.8L engine uses the C.C.O.T. type A/C
system, and is controlled by the ECM. When
NC is
requested, 12V power is supplied to the pressure
cycling switch and to the
NC power relay. The ECM
controls the
A/C clutch by energizing the A/C control
relay. This allows the
EChI to incrctlse idle speed
before turning on
NC to improve idle quality. The
high pressure cut-out switch (normally
closed) opens when head pressure gets too high. This
disables the
A/C clutch, before damage can occur to
the system. This switch opens, when pressure is
greater than about 440 psi (3034
kPa).
See CHART C-10 for diagnosis and wiring
diagram of the electrical portion of the
NC circuit.
DIAGNOSIS
CHART C-10 should be used for diagnosing the
electrical portion of the
A/C circuit. Section "1R"
should
be used for diagnosing the refrigerant portion
of the system.
The "Scan" tool will be used in diagnosing the
system, as it has the ability to read the
A/C request
input to the ECM, as well as displaying when the
ECM has commanded the
A/C clutch "ON".
ON-CAR SERVICE
For removal and replacement procedures of NC
components, refer to Section
" 1" of the service manual.
DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.OL (VIM F) & 5.7L(VIN 8) 6E3-A-1
DIAGNOSIC CIRCUIT CHECK Cold Oxygen Sensor
The "Diagnostic Circuit Check" verifies the On some engines. the Oxygen Sensor will cool off
system is functioning correctly
. Some special after only a short period of operation at idle . This will
considerations to keep in mind while making the put the system into "Open Loop"
. To restore "Closed
"Diagnostic Circuit Check" are:
I. oop" operation. run the engine at part throttle
several minutes and accelerate from idle to part
Blocking Drive Wheels throttle a few times .
The vehicle drive wheels must be blocked while Basic Procedure
checking the system .
If you have not reviewed the Basic Information on
how to use the Diagnostic Procedures. go to the
Introduction of this section
.
SECTION A
ENGINE COMPONENTS
/WIRING DIAGRAMS 1 DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS
........................................................ Component Locations Page A-2
...................................................... Wiring Diagrams. (1 of 4) Page
A-3
ECMTerminal EndView ...................................................... PageA-7
.................................................. Scan Diagnostic Circuit Check Page
A-8
........................................ . No "Service Engine Soon" Light Chart A-I Page A-10
No ALDL Data
. "Service Engine Soon" Light On Steady (Won't Flash Code 12) . Chart A-2 ..... Page A-12
................................... . Engine Cranks But Won't Run Chart A.3, (1 of 2) Page A-14
......................................... Fuel System Diagnosis . Chart A.7, (1 of 2) Page
A-18
.................................................... . Cold Start Valve Chart A-9 Page A-22
..................................................... Code 13 O2 Sensor Circuit Page
A-24
.................................. Code 14 Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit (High) Page
A-26
.................................. Code 15 Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit (Low) Page
A-28
................................. Code 2 I Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Circuit (High) Page
A-30
.................................. Code 22 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Circuit (Low) Page
A-32
......................... Code 23 Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Sensor Circuit (Low) Page
A-34
........................................ Code 24 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Circuit Page
A-36
......................... Code 25 Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) Sensor Circuit (High) Page
A-38
..................................... Code 32 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Circuit Page
A-40
................................... Code 33 Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit (High) Page
A-42
................................... Code 34 Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Circuit (Low) Page
A-44
................................. Code 36 Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Burn-Off Circuit Page
A-46
................................................... Code 41 Cylinder Select Error Page
A-48
...................................... Code 42 Electronic Spark Timing (EST) Circuit Page
A-50
...................................... Code 43 Electronic Spark Control (ESC) Circuit Page
A-52
............................................ Code 44 Oxygen Sensor Circuit (Lean) Page
A-54
............................................. Code 45 Oxygen Sensor Circu~t (Rich) Page
A-56
......................................... Code 46 Vehicle Anti Theft System (VATS) Page
A-58
Code51
MEM.CAL ........................................................... PageA-62
........................................................ Code52CALPAKError PageA-62
................................................... Code 53 System Over Voltage Page
A-62
................................................ Code 54 Fuel Pump Circu~t (Low) Page
2-60
6E3-A-4 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
I
LT BLUNVHT 441 IAC COIL "A" HI
SPARK
RETARD
TO
VSS BUFFER
TO
A/C HARNESS 4
INJ. 1,3,5,7 -
BACK VlEW OF
CONNECTOR
24 PIN A-B
CONNECTOR
BACK
VlEW OF
CONNECTOR
32 PIN C-D
CONNECTOR
2-27-87
Figure A-3 - Wiring Diagram - 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) "F" Series (2 of 4)
DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L(VIN 8) 6E3-A-5
MAF SENSOR
POWER RELAY ECM
12v
FUEL
PUMP
RELAY DRIVE
(12W)
SYSTEM GND.
BACK VlEW
OF
CONNECTOR
FUEL PUMP
SIGNAL
24 PIN A-B
SYSTEM GND. CONNECTOR
BACK
VlEW OF
CONNECTOR
32 PIN C-D
CONNECTOR
SYSTEM GND.
ANALOG GROUND
MAF SIGNAL INPUT
BURN-OFF
CONTROL
Figure A-4 - Wiring Diagram - 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) "F" Series (3 of 4)
6E3-A-36 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
CONNECTOR
15- WAY .I.P. CONNECTOR - - PARK OR NEUTRAL
CODE 24
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) CIRCUIT
5.0L (VIN F) & S.SL (VIN 8) "F" SERIES (PORT)
rcuit Description:
'I'he ECM applies and monitors 12 volts on CKT 437. CK'I' 437 connects to the vehicle speed sensor buffer
which alternately grounds CKT 437 when drive wheels are turning. This pulsing action takes place about 2000
times per mile and the ECM will calculate vehicle speed based on the time between "pulses".
A "SCAN" tool reading should closely match with speedometer reading with drive wheels turning.
Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled
numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. Code
24 will set it
@ CKT 437 voltage is constant.
@ Engine speed between 1400 and 3600 rpm.
@ Less than 2% throttle opening, about .10V
( 100mV) above close throttle.
@ Low load condition (low air flow).
@ Not in park or neutral.
@ All conditions must be met for 4 seconds.
'I'hese conditions are met during a road load
deceleration.
2. A voltage of less than 1 volt at the 15-way
connector indicates that the CKT 437 wire may be
shorted to ground. Disconnect CKT 437 at the VSS
buffer. If voltage now reads above 10 volts, the
VSS buffer is faulty. If voltage remains less than
10 volt, then CKT 437 wire is grounded
or open. If
437 is not grounded or open, check for a faulty
ECM connector or ECM.
Diagnostic Aids:
If "Scan" displays vehicle speed, check
parWneutra1 switch CHART C-1A on vehicle with
auto trans. If switch is
OK check for intermittent
connections. An open or short to ground in CKT 437
will result in a Code 24
If the customer also
complained about a loss of mph on the
I.P., check the
P.M. generator circuit. Refer to Section "8A" for
complete wiring diagram.
Refer to "Intermittents" in Section
"B".
6E3-B-2 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Problem may or may not turn "ON" the "Service Engine Soon" light, or store a code.
DO NOT use the Trouble Code Charts in
An intermittent "Service Engine Soon" light
Section A for intermittent problems. The fault must
with no stored code may be caused by:
be present to locate the problem. If a fault is
@ Ignition coil shorted to ground and arcing at
intermittent, use of Trouble Code Charts
may result
spark plug wires or plugs.
in replacement of good parts.
"Service Engine Soon" light wire to
ECM
@ Most intermittent problems are caused by
shorted to ground. (CKT 419).
faulty electrical connections or wiring. Perform
Diagnostic "Test" Terminal wire to ECM,
careful check as described at start of Section
shorted to
ground.(CKT 451)
"B". Check for:
@ ECM power grounds. See ECSI wiring
@ Poor mating of the connector halves, or diagrams.
terminals not fully seated in the connector
@ Loss of trouble code memory. To check,
body (backed out). disconnect TPS and idle engine until "Service
@ Improperly formed or damaged terminals.
Engine Soon" light comes on. Code 22 should be
All connector terminals in problem circuit
stored, and kept in memory when ignition is
should be carefully reformed or replaced to turned "OFF". If not, the ECM is faulty.
insure proper contact tension.
@ Check for an electrical system interference
@ Poor terminal to wire connection. This caused by a defective relay, ECM driven
requires removing the terminal from the
solenoid, or switch. They can cause a sharp
connector body to check. See "Introduction"
electrical surge. Normally, the problem will
to Section
"6E". occur when the faulty component is operated.
@ If a visual check does not find the cause of the @ Check for improper installation of electrical
problem, the car can be driven with a voltmeter
options, such as lights,
%way radios, etc.
connected to
a suspected circuit. A "Scan" tool
EST wires should be kept away from spark plug
can also be used for monitoring input signals to wires, distributor wires, distributor housing,
the ECM to help detect intermittent conditions. coil, and generator. Wire from
ECM to
An abnormal voltage, or "Scan" reading, when distributor
(CKT 453) should be a good
the problem occurs, indicates the problem
may connection.
be in that circuit. If the wiring and connectors
@ Check for open diode across AIC compressor
check OK and a Trouble Code was stored for a
clutch, and for other open diodes (see wiring
circuit having a sensor, except for Codes
43, 44, diagrams).
and 45, substitute a known good sensor and
recheck.
HARD START
Definition: Engine cranks OK, but does not start for a long
time. Does eventually run, or may start but immediately dies.
Perform careful check as described at start of
Section
"B".
@ Make sure driver is using correct starting
procedure.
@ CHECK:
- TPS for sticking or binding or a high TPS
voltage with the throttle closed (should read
less than
.700 volts).
- High resistance in coolant sensor circuit or
sensor itself. See Code 15 chart or with
a
"Scan" tool compare coolant temperature with
ambient temperature on a cold engine.
- Fuel pressure CHART A-7.
- Water contaminated fuel.
- EGR operation. Be sure valve seats properly and
is not staying open. See CHART C-7.
- Both injector fuses (visually inspect).
- Ignition system - Check distributor for:
Proper Output with ST-125.
Worn shaft.
Bare and shorted wires.
Pickup coil resistance and connections.
Loose ignition coil ground.
Moisture in distributor cap.
@ If problem exists in cold weather, check cold start
valve. See CHART A-9.
6E3-B-4 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
LACK OF POWER, SLUGGISH, OR SPONGY
Definition: Engine delivers less than expected power. Little or
no increase in speed when accelerator pedal is pushed down part way.
@ Perform careful visual check as described at
start of Section "B".
@ Compare customer's car to similar unit.
Make sure the customer's car has an actual
problem.
@ Remove air cleaner and check air filter for
dirt, or for being plugged. Replace as
necessary.
@ CHECK:
- For loose or leaking air duct between MAF
sensor and throttle body.
- Ignition timing. See emission control
information label.
- Restricted fuel filter, contaminated fuel or
improper fuel pressure. See CHART A-7.
- ECM Ground circuits - See ECM wiring
diagrams.
- EGR operation for being open, or partly open
all the time
- CHART C-7.
- Exhaust system for possible restriction: See
CHART
B-1.
- Inspect exhaust system for damaged or
collapsed pipes.
- Inspect muffler for heat distress or possible
internal failure.
- For possible plugged catalytic convertor by
comparing exhaust system backpressure on
each side at engine. Check backpressure by
removing
A.1.R check valves near exhaust
manifolds. See CHART
B-1 for procedure.
- Generator output voltage. Repair if less than 9
or more than 16 volts.
- Engine valve timing and compression.
- Engine for proper or worn camshaft. See Section
"6A".
- Secondary voltage using a shop ocilliscope or a
spark tester
5-26792 (ST-125) or equivalent.
- Check for excessive knock retard. See CHART
C-5.
DETONATION ISPARK KNOCK
Definition: A mild to severe ping, usually worse under
acceleration. The engine makes sharp metallic knocks that
change with throttle opening. Sounds like popcorn popping.
@ Check for obvious overheating problems:
- Low coolant.
- Loose water pump belt.
- Restricted air flow to radiator, or restricted
water flow thru radiator.
- Inoperative electric cooling fan circuit. See
CHART C-12.
@ CHECK:
- Ignition timing. See vehicle emission control
information label.
- EGR system for not opening - CHART C-7.
- TCC operation - CHART C-8.
- Fuel system pressure. See CHART A-7.
- Mem-Cal - Be sure it's the correct one. (See
"Service Bulletins").
- Valve oil seals for leaking.
@ Check for incorrect basic engine parts such as
cam, heads, pistons, etc.
@ Checkforpoorfuelquality.
@ Remove carbon with top engine cleaner. Follow
instructions on can.
@ Check ESC system
See CHART C-5
@ To help determine if the condition is caused by a
rich or lean system, the car should be driven at
the speed of the complaint. Monitoring block
learn at the complaint speed will help identify the
cause of the
problem. If the system is runnig lean
(block learn greater than
1381, refer to
"Diagnostic Aids" on facing page of Code
44. If
the system is running rich (block learn less than
1181, refer to "Diagnostic Aids" on facing page of
Code 45.
6E3-C-1 5.OL (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
COMPONENT SYSTEMS
Section "C" provides information on the following:
@ General description of components and systems .
@ On-vehicle service .
@ Part names and group numbers .
@ Diagnostic charts . These include a functional check of the system as well as diagnosis of any problem
found in the functional check
.
For locations of components, wiring diagrams, and ECM Terminal End View. refer to the front on the "A"
section of the engine being diagnosed
.
Following are the sub-section identification and the system covered:
............................. @ C1 Electronic Control Module (ECM) and Sensors Page C1-I
@ C2 Fuel Control System ................................................. Page C2-I
.............................. @ C3 Evaporative Emission Control System (EECS) Page C3-1
@ C4 Ignition SystemIEST ................................................ Page C4-1
@ C5 Electronic Spark Control ............................................. Page C5-1
..................................... @ C6 Air Injection Reaction (AIR) System Page C6-1
.................................. @ C7 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Page C7-1
.................................... C8 Transmission Converter Clutch (TCC) Page C8-1
................................................. @ C12 Electric Cooling Fan Page C12-1
................................... @ C13 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Page C13-1
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS
The Diagnostic Charts for each system are found after the on-car service and parts information at the back of
each section
. Following are the charts found in this section .
@ Chart C-1A Park Neutral Switch ........................................... Page C1-10
@ Chart C-2A Injector Balance Test .......................................... Page C2-18
@ Chart C-2C Idle Air Control (IAC) System Check ............................... Page C2-20
@ Chart C-3 Canister Purge Valve Check ..................................... Page C3-4
@ Chart C-4 Ignition System Check ......................................... Page C4-4
@ Chart C-5 Electronic Spark Control System Check ............................ Page C5-4
@ Chart C-6 AIR Management Check ....................................... Page C6-6
@ Chart C-7 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Check ............................. Page C7-4
@ Chart C-8A Automatic
Transmission Converter Clutch (TCC) ...................... Page C8-6
......................... @ Chart C-8B Manual Transmission Shift Light Diagnosis Page C8-10
@ Chart C-12 Cooling Fan Control Circuit Diagnosis ............................. Page C12-2