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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1985ELECTRA BASE, 4D SEDAN, 4.3 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEM3.0L/3.8L PFI TESTS W/CODES
1985 Buick Electra Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T
3.0L/3.8L PFI Tests W/Codes
1985 Buick Electra Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 TSECTION 3.0L/3.8L PFI Tests W/Codes
- Model Identification
- Description
- Diagnostic System Operation
- Basic Diagnostic Procedure
- Entering Or Exiting Diagnostic Mode
- Clearing Trouble Codes
- Reading Trouble Codes
- Trouble Code Component Identification
- Trouble Code Determination (Hard Or Intermittent)
- Diagnostic Charts
- Notes
- Diagnostic Circuit Check
- Diagnostic Symptom Check
- System Performance Check (CARBURETED Models Only)
- Field Service Mode Check (EFI Models Only)
- Diagnostic Tools
- Fuel System Pressure Test
- Using The Diagnostic Circuit Check
- Chart A1 - No "Check Engine Soon" Light
- Chart A2 - No Code 12 "Check Engine Soon" Light On
- Chart A3 - Engine Cranks But Will Not Run (3.0L)
- Chart A3 - Cranks/Won't Run (3.8L W/ Type I Ignition)
- Chart A3 - Cranks/Won't Run (3.8L W/ Type II Ignition)
- Chart A3 - Engine Cranks But Will Not Run (3.8L W/HEI)
- Chart A3 - Engine Cranks But Will Not Run (3.8L Turbo)
- Chart A4 - Engine Cranks But Will Not Run (3.8L)
- Chart A5 - Engine Cranks But Will Not Run (3.0L & 3.8L)
- Chart A6 - Engine Cranks But Will Not Run (3.0L & 3.8L)
- Chart A7 - Fuel System Diagnosis
- Chart A8 - Fuel Injection
- Code 13 - Open Oxygen Sensor Circuit
- Code 14 - Coolant Sensor Signal Voltage Low
- Code 15 - Coolant Sensor Signal Voltage High
- Code 21 - TPS Signal Voltage High
- Code 22 - TPS Signal Voltage Low
- Code 23 - Mat Sensor Signal Voltage High (3.0L)
- Code 24 - Vehicle Speed Sensor ("C" & "N" Series)
- Code 24 - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) "A" Bodies W/ Standard Cluster
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) "A" Bodies W/ Digital Instrument Cluster
- Code 24 - Vehicle Speed Sensor ("E" & "G" Series)
- Code 31 - WASTEGATE Solenoid (3.8L Turbo)
- Code 32 - EGR Vacuum Control (3.0L & 3.8L)
- Code 32, Exhaust Gas RECIRCULATION (EGR) Vacuum Control (3.8L Turbo)
- Code 33 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
- Code 34 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
- Code 41 - C(3)I Ignition Cam Sensor Signal (3.8L Turbo)
- Code 42 - C(3)I Ignition (3.0L)
- Code 42 - Electronic Spark Timing (Est) (3.8L)
- Code 43 - Electronic Spark Control
- Code 44 - Lean Exhaust Indication
- Code 45 - Rich Exhaust Indication
- Code 51 - Prom Failure
- Code 52 - Fuel Calpac Missing
- Code 55 - Replace ECM
- Chart C1 - ECM Replacement Check Chart
- Chart C1A - Park/Neutral Switch (Except 3.8L Turbo)
- Chart C1A - Park/Neutral Switch (3.8L Turbo)
- Chart C1E - Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSPS)
- Chart C2C - Idle Air Control
- Chart C3 - Canister Purge Valve
- Chart C4 - Ignition System Check (3.8L Turbo)
- Chart C-4A - Ignition System Check (3.0L)
- C3I IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK (1 of 2)
- C3I IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK (2 of 2)
- Chart C4F-1 - Misfires At Idle (3.0L VIN L)
- Chart C4F-1 - Misfires At Idle (3.8L VINS 3 & B)
- Chart C4F-2 - Misfires Under Load (3.0L & 3.8L)
- Chart C5 - Electronic Spark Control (ESC) System Check
- Chart C7 - EGR Check
- Chart C8 - 3.8L Turbo TCC Electrical System (200 4R & 325 L4)
- Chart C8A - TCC Electrical System Diagnosis (440-T4)
- Chart C8B - TCC Electrical System Diagnosis (440-T4)
- Chart C10 - A/C Clutch Control (Except 3.8L Turbo)
- Chart C10 - A/C Clutch Control (3.8L Turbo)
- Chart C12A - Coolant Fan Functional Check
- Chart C12B - Coolant Fan Check (No Low Speed)
- Chart C12C - Coolant Fan Check (No High Speed)
- Chart C12D - Coolant Fan Check (Fan Always On)
- Component Locations
- ECM Terminal Identification
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.