TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
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Turn the ignition off.
Connect a Vacuum Gauge to a Manifold Vacuum source.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Note: If engine will not idle, maintain a constant RPM above idle.
With the DRBIII
t in Sensors, read the MAP Sensor vacuum value.
Is the DRBIII
t reading within 19 of the Vacuum Gauge reading?
All
Yes
→
Go To
11
No
→
Replace the MAP Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
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Note: For this test to be valid, the thermostat must be operating correctly.
Note: This test works best if performed on a cold engine (cold soak)
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII
t, read the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor value. If the engine
was allowed to sit overnight (cold soak), the temperature value should be a sensible
value that is somewhere close to the ambient temperature.
Note: If engine coolant temperature is above 82°C (180°F), allow the engine
to cool until 65°C (150°F) is reached.
Start the Engine.
During engine warm-up, monitor the Engine Coolant Temperature value. The temp
value change should be a smooth transition from start up to normal operating temp
82°C (180°F). The value should reach at least 82°C (180°F).
Did the Engine Coolant Temperature increase smoothly and did it reach at least 82°C
(180°F)?
All
Yes
→
Go To
12
No
→
Replace the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
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Check for any of the following conditions/mechanical problems.
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM - must be free from leaks.
ENGINE VACUUM - must be at least 13 inches in neutral
ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications
ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions or leaks.
ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must flow freely
TORQUE CONVERTER STALL SPEED - must be within specifications
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - no internal vacuum leaks
FUEL - must be free of contamination
FUEL INJECTOR - plugged or restricted injector; control wire not connected to
correct injector
Are there any engine mechanical problems?
All
Yes
→
Repair as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
No
→
Test Complete.
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Turn the ignition on.
Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector.
With the DRBIII
t, monitor the O2 Sensor voltage.
Is the O2 Sensor voltage between 0.40 to 0.60 volts?
All
Yes
→
Replace the O2 Sensor
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5.
No
→
Go To
14
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DRIVEABILITY - GAS
P0171-1/1 FUEL SYSTEM LEAN —
Continued