1998 OPEL FRONTERA air conditioning

6A–48
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Engine Assembly
Removal
035RW027
1. Disconnect battery ground and positive cable.
2. Remove battery.
3. Make alignment mark on the engine hood and hinges
before removal in order to return the hood to original
position exactly.
4. Remove engine hood.
5. Drain radiator coolant.
6. Disconnect accelerator cable and automatic cruise
control cable from throttle valve on common
chamber.
7. Disconnect air duct with air cleaner cover.
8. Remove air cleaner assembly.
9. Disconnect canister vacuum hose.
10. Disconnect vacuum booster hose.
11. Disconnect three engine harness connectors.
12. Disconnect harness connector to transmission (left
front side of engine compartment), disconnect shift
on the fly harness connector from front side of front
axle and remove transmission harness bracket from
engine left side.
13. Disconnect ground cable between engine and frame.
14. Disconnect bonding cable connector on the back of
right dash panel.
15. Disconnect bonding cable terminal on the left bank.
16. Disconnect starter harness connector from starter.
17. Disconnect generator harness connector from
generator.
18. Disconnect coolant reserve tank hose from radiator.
19. Remove radiator upper and lower hoses.
20. Remove upper fan shroud.
21. Remove cooling fan assembly four fixing nuts, then
the cooling fan assembly.
22. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench
then remove drive belt.23. Remove power steering pump fixing bolts, then
power steering pump. Place the power steering pump
along with piping on the body side.
24. Remove air conditioning compressor fixing bolts from
bracket and place the compressor along with piping
on the body side.
25. Remove O
2 sensor harness connectors from exhaust
front pipe.
26. Remove three exhaust pipe fixing nuts from each
bank.
27. Remove two exhaust pipe fixing nuts from each
exhaust pipe, then move exhaust pipe to rear side of
vehicle.
28. Remove flywheel dust covers.
29. Disconnect two heater hoses from engine.
30. Disconnect fuel hoses from right side of transmission.
CAUTION: Plug fuel pipes on engine side and fuel
hoses from fuel tank.
31. Remove transmission assembly. Refer to
Transmission section in this manual.
32. Support the engine by engine hoist.
33. Remove two left side engine mount fixing bolts from
engine mount on chassis side.
34. Remove two right side engine mount fixing bolts from
engine mount on chassis side.
35. Remove engine assembly.
Installation
CAUTION: W h e n a s s e m b l i n g t h e e n g i n e a n d
transmission, confirm that dowels have been
mounted in the specified positions at the engine
side. Take care that dowel positions are different
between the manual transmission and the automatic
transmission.

6D1–4
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
4. Attach one end of the remaining cable to the negative
terminal of the booster battery.
Attach the other end of the same cable to a solid
engine ground (such as the air conditioning
compressor bracket or the generator mounting
bracket) of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
The ground connection must be at least 450 mm (18
in.) from the battery of the vehicle whose battery is
being charged.
WARNING: NEVER ATTACH THE END OF THE
JUMPER CABLE DIRECTLY TO THE NEGATIVE
TERMINAL OF THE DEAD BATTERY.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery.
Make sure that all unnecessary electrical accessories
have been turned “OFF”.
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
7. To remove the jumper cables, follow the above
directions in reverse order.
Be sure to first disconnect the negative cable from the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
Battery Removal
061RS002
1. Remove negative cable (1).
2. Remove positive cable (2).
3. Remove retainer screw and rods (3).
4. Remove retainer (4).
5. Remove battery (5).
Battery Installation
1. Install battery (5).
2. Install retainer (4).
3. Instal retainer screw and rods (3).
NOTE: Make sure that the rod is hooked on the body
side.
4. Install positive cable (2).
5. Install negative cable (1).

6E–3 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0351
Ignition 1 Control Circuit 6E–206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0352
Ignition 2 Control Circuit 6E–209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0353
Ignition 3 Control Circuit 6E–212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0354
Ignition 4 Control Circuit 6E–215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0355
Ignition 5 Control Circuit 6E–218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0356
Ignition 6 Control Circuit 6E–221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0402
EGR Pintle Crank Error 6E–224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0404
EGR Open Stuck 6E–226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0405
EGR Low Voltage 6E–228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0406
EGR High Voltage 6E–231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0502
VSS Circuit Low Input 6E–234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0562
System Voltage Low 6E–237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0563
System Voltage High 6E–239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0601
PCM Memory 6E–240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1154
HO2S Circuit Transition Time Ratio Bank 2
Sensor 1 6E–241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1171
Fuel System Lean During Acceleration 6E–245. . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1380
ABS Rough Road ABS System Fault 6E–248. . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1404
EGR Closed Stuck 6E–249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1508
IAC System Low RPM 6E–251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1509
IAC System High RPM 6E–254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1618
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) PCM
Interprocessor Communication Error 6E–257. . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1625
PCM Unexpected Reset 6E–258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1640
Driver-1-Input High Voltage 6E–259. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symptom Diagnosis 6E–262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Matrix Table 6E–288. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 6E–291. . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 6E–292. . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 6E–292.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 6E–293. . . . . . . . . . .
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 6E–295. . . . . . .
Knock Sensor (KS) 6E–296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor 6E–297. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 6E–297.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 6E–298. . . . . . . . . .
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 6E–298. . . . . . . . .
EEPROM 6E–300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch 6E–300
. . . .
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 6E–301. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 6E–302. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Air Filter 6E–303. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve 6E–304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Chamber 6E–305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accelerator Cable Assembly 6E–305. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accelerator Pedal Replacement 6E–308. . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter Cap 6E–310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 6E–310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge Unit 6E–313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Injectors 6E–314. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pressure Regulator 6E–315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Metering System 6E–317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump Assembly 6E–318. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump Relay 6E–319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Rail Assembly 6E–319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 6E–321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Body (TB) 6E–323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Ignition System 6E–324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter 6E–325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Relay 6E–325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAP Canister Hoses 6E–326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAP Canister 6E–326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid 6E–327. . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank Vent Valve 6E–328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) Valve 6E–328. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve 6E–329.
Wiring and Connectors 6E–330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCM Connectors and Terminals 6E–330. . . . . . . . . . .
Wire Harness Repair: Twisted Shielded
Cable 6E–330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twisted Leads 6E–331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather-Pack Connector 6E–332. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Com-Pack III 6E–333. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metri-Pack 6E–333. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (PCM and Sensors) 6E–335. . .
58X Reference PCM Input 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C Request Signal 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 6E–335. . . . . . .
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor and
Signal 6E–335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 6E–335
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read
Only Memory (EEPROM) 6E–336. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Control Heated Oxygen Sensors 6E–336. . . .
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 6E–336. . . . .

6E–54
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
A/C Clutch Control Circuit Diagnosis
D06RW085
Circuit Description
When air conditioning and blower fan are selected, and if
the system has a sufficient refrigerant charge, a 12-volt
signal is supplied to the A/C request input of the
powertrain control module (PCM). The A/C request
signal may be temporarily canceled during system
operation by the electronic thermostat in the evaporator
case. The electronic thermostat may intermittently
remove the control circuit ground for the A/C thermostat
relay to prevent the evaporator from forming ice. When
the A/C request signal is received by the PCM, the PCM
supplies a ground from the compressor clutch relay if the
engine operating conditions are within acceptable
ranges. With the A/C compressor relay energized,
voltage is supplied to the compressor clutch coil.
The PCM will enable the compressor clutch to engage
whenever A/C has been selected with the engine running,
unless any of the following conditions are present:
The throttle is greater than 90%.
The ignition voltage is below 10.5 volts.
The engine speed is greater than 4500 RPM for 5
seconds or 5400 RPM.
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than
125
C (257 F).
The intake air temperature (IAT) is less than 5C
(41
F).
The power steering pressure switch signals a cramped
position.
Diagnostic Aids
To diagnose an the intermittent fault, check for the
following conditions:
Poor connection at the PCM–Inspect connections for
backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks,
improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor
terminal-to-wire connection.

6E–55 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Damaged harness–Inspect the wiring harness for
damage. If the harness appears to OK, observe the
A/C clutch while moving connectors and wiring
harnesses related to the A/C. A sudden clutch
malfunction will indicate the source of the intermittent
fault.
A/C Clutch Diagnosis
This chart should be used for diagnosing the electrical
p o r t i o n o f t h e A / C c o m p r e s s o r c l u t c h c i r c u i t . A Te c h 2 w i l l
be used in diagnosing the system. The Tech 2 has the
ability to read the A/C request input to the PCM. The Tech
2 can display when the PCM has commanded the A/C
clutch “ON.” The Tech 2 should have the ability to
override the A/C request signal and energize the A/C
compressor relay.
Test Description
IMPORTANT:Do not engage the A/C compressor
clutch with the engine running if an A/C mode is not
selected at the A/C control switch.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the
Diagnostic Chart:3. This a test determine is the problem is with the
refrigerant system. If the switch is open, A/C
pressure gauges will be used to determine if the
pressure switch is faulty or if the system is partially
discharged or empty.
4. Although the normal complaint will be the A/C clutch
failing to engage, it is possible for a short circuit to
cause the clutch to run when A/C has not been
selected. This step is a test for that condition.
7. There is an extremely low probability that both relays
will fail at the same time, so the substitution process
is one way to check the A/C Thermostat relay. Use
a known good relay to do a substitution check.
9. The blower system furnishes a ground for the A/C
control circuit, and it also shares a power source
through the Heater and A/C Relay. The blower
must be “ON” in order to test the A/C system.
A/C Clutch Control Circuit Diagnosis
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2Are any other DTCs stored?
—
Go to the
other DTC
chart(s) first
Go to Step 3
31. Disconnect the electrical connector at the pressure
switch located on the receiver/drier.
2. Use an ohmmeter to check continuity across the
pressure switch.
Is the pressure switch open?
—
Go to Air
Conditioning
to diagnose
the cause of
the open
pressure
switch
Go to Step 4
4IMPORTANT:Before continuing with the diagnosis, the
following conditions must be met:
The intake air temperature must be greater than
15
C. (60F).
The engine coolant temperature must be less
than 119
C (246F).
1. A/C “OFF.”
2. Start the engine and idle for 1 minute.
3. Observe the A/C compressor.
Is the A/C compressor clutch engaged even though
A/C has not been requested?
—Go to Step 45Go to Step 5
51. Idle the engine.
2. A/C “ON”.
3. Blower “ON”.
4. Observe the A/C compressor.
Is the A/C compressor magnetic clutch engaged?
—
Refer to
Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 6

6E–70
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
SPARK — Tech 2 Range –64 to 64 —
Displays the amount of spark advance being commanded
by the PCM on the IC circuit.
START-UP ECT — Tech 2 Range –40
C to 151C
(–40
F to 304F) —
Indicates the engine coolant temperature at the time that
the vehicle was started. Used by the HO2S diagnostic to
determine if the last start-up was a cold start.
START-UP IAT — Tech 2 Range –40
C to 151C
(–40
F to 304F) —
Indicates the intake air temperature at the time that the
vehicle was started. Used by the HO2S diagnostic to
determine if the last start-up was a cold start.
TP — Tech 2 Range 0%-100% —
TP (throttle position) angle is computed by the PCM from
the TP sensor voltage. TP angle should display “0%” at
idle and “100%” at wide open throttle.
TP SENSOR — Tech 2 Range 0.00-5.00 Volts —
The voltage being monitored by the PCM on the TP
sensor signal circuit.
CATALYST PROTECTION MODE — Tech 2 Displays
YES or NO —
“YES” displayed indicates that the PCM has detected
conditions appropriate to operate in TWC protection
mode. The PCM will decrease the air/fuel ratio to a value
that depends on mass air flow (higher mass air flow =
lower air/fuel ratio).
UPSHIFT LAMP (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
VEHICLE SPEED — Tech 2 Range 0-255 km/h
(0-155 mph) —
The vehicle speed sensor signal is converted into km/h
and mph for display.
WEAK CYLINDER — Tech 2 Displays Cylinder
Number —
This indicates that the PCM has detected crankshaft
speed variations that indicate 2% or more cylinder firing
events are misfires.
Typical Scan Data Values
Use the Typical Scan Data Values Table only after the
On-Board Diagnostic System Check has been
completed, no DTC(s) were noted, and you have
determined that the on-board diagnostics are functioning
properly. Tech 2 values from a properly-running engine
may be used for comparison with the engine you are
diagnosing. The typical scan data values represent
values that would be seen on a normally-running engine.
NOTE: A Tech 2 that displays faulty data should not be
used, and the problem should be reported to the Tech 2
manufacturer. Use of a faulty Tech 2 can result in
misdiagnosis and unnecessary replacement of parts.
Only the parameters listed below are referred to in this
service manual for use in diagnosis. For further
information on using the Tech 2 to diagnose the PCM and
related sensors, refer to the applicable reference section
listed below. If all values are within the typical range
described below, refer to the
Symptoms section for
diagnosis.
Test Conditions
Engine running, lower radiator hose hot, transmission in
park or neutral, closed loop, accessaries off, brake not
applied and air conditioning off.

6E–90
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Fuel System Diagnosis
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Turn the ignition “OFF.”
2. Turn the air conditioning system “OFF.”
3. Relieve fuel system pressure and install the fuel
pressure gauge.
4. Turn the ignition “ON.”
NOTE: The fuel pump will run for approximately 2
seconds. Use Tech 2 to command the fuel pump “ON”.
5. Observe the fuel pressure indicated by the fuel
pressure gauge with the fuel pump running.
Is the fuel pressure within the specified limits?
290-376 kPa
(42-55 psi)
Go to Step 3Go to Step 17
3NOTE: The fuel pressure will drop when the fuel pump
stops running, then it should stabilize and remain
constant.
Does the fuel pressure indicated by the fuel pressure
gauge remain constant?
—Go to Step 4Go to Step 12
41. When the vehicle is at normal operation
temperature, turn the ignition “ON” to build fuel
pressure and observe the measurement on the
gauge.
2. Start the engine and observe the fuel pressure
gauge.
Did the reading drop by the amount specified after the
engine was started?
21-105 kPa
(3-15 psi)
Go to Step 5Go to Step 9
5Is fuel pressure dropping off during acceleration,
cruise, or hard cornering?
—Go to Step 6
Check for
improper fuel
6Visually and physically inspect the following items for a
restriction:
The in-pipe fuel filter.
The fuel feed line.
Was a restriction found?
—Verify repairGo to Step 7
7Remove the fuel tank and visually and physically
inspect the following items:
The fuel pump strainer for a restriction.
The fuel line for a leak.
Verify that the correct fuel pump is in the vehicle.
Was a problem found in any of these areas?
—Verify repairGo to Step 8
8Replace the fuel pump.
Is the action complete?
—Verify repair—
91. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure
regulator.
2. With the engine idling, apply 12-14 inches of
vacuum to the fuel pressure regulator.
Does the fuel pressure indicated by the fuel pressure
gauge drop by the amount specified?
21-105 kPa
(3-15 psi)
Go to Step 10Go to Step 11

6E–94
ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Idle Air Control (IAC) System Check
StepActionVa l u e ( s )Ye sNo
11. Ignition “OFF.”
2. Connect the Tech 2.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Block the wheels.
5. Turn the air conditioning “OFF.”
6. Idle the engine in Park (A/T) or Neutral (M/T).
7. Operate the IAC test.
8. The engine speed should decrease and increase as
the IAC is cycled.
Does the RPM change?
—Go to Step 2Go to Step 3
2RPM should change smoothly.
Does the RPM change within the range specified?700-1500
RPM
—Go to Step 3
3Check the IAC passages.
Are the IAC passages OK?
—Go to Step 4Go to Step 5
4Clear any obstruction from the IAC passages.
Is the action complete?
—Verify repair—
5Replace the IAC. Refer to On-Vehicle Service, Idle Air
Control Valve.
Is the action complete?—Verify repair—