Diagnostic Aids

1987 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 6.2 C, AutomaticSECTION Diagnostic Aids

Normal "SCAN" voltage varies between 100-999 millivolts (.10-l.0 volt) while in "Closed Loop". Code 13 sets in one minute if voltage remains between .35-.55 volt, but system will go "Open Loop" in about 15 seconds. See INTERMITTENT TROUBLE CODES in TROUBLE SHOOTING Section.

Fig 1: Code 13, Oxygen (O2) Sensor Circuit ("SCAN" Diagnostics)
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