FIELD SERVICE MODE DIAGNOSTIC CHART

A new diagnostic chart has been developed for all vehicles equipped with 1.8L, 2.5L, or 5.0L EFI engines. This chart utilizes a capability of the system to better diagnose problems. This chart should be included in Pontiac's EFI Service Manual.

FIELD SERVICE MODE: ENGINE RUNNING, DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL GROUNDED. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS "OFF" WHEN EXHAUST IS LEAN AND "ON" WHEN IT IS RICH.

OPEN LOOP: "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT FLASHES AT A RATE OF 2 TIMES PER SECOND.

CLOSED LOOP: "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT FLASHES AT A RATE OF 1 TIME PER SECOND.

LEAN EXHAUST INDICATION: "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS OUT ALL THE TIME OR MOST OF THE TIME.

RICH EXHAUST INDICATION: "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME OR MOST OF THE TIME.

*OPEN LOOP AT IDLE ONLY MAY BE CAUSED BY A COLD OXYGEN SENSOR AFTER A PERIOD OF IDLING. IF THIS IS THE CAUSE, RUNNING ENGINE AT 2000-3000 RPM FOR ONE MINUTE SHOULD WARM IT UP AND GIVE CLOSED LOOP OPERATION AT IDLE.

AFTER ANY REPAIR, CLEAR CODES AND CONFIRM "CLOSED LOOP" OPERATION.

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