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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987HI-CUBE 6.2 J, 475/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 45 (DIAGNOSIS - A/T)
1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 475/M40
Section 45 (Diagnosis - A/T)
1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 475/M40SECTION Section 45 (Diagnosis - A/T)
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- Application
- Diagnostic Flow
- Description
- Trouble Shooting
- Testing & Diagnosis (Exc. REATTA, Riviera, TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Testing & Diagnosis (REATTA, Riviera, TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Service Bulletins
- TCC Lock-Up Problems
- No Lock-Up Condition
- Brake Switch Test
- Checking Self-Diagnostic System
- TCC Apply Solenoid Test
- No TCC Release Condition
- Checking Voltage To Terminal "A" At Transmission Using ALDL
- Checking Voltage To Terminal "A" At Transmission
- Checking For Ground At Terminal "D" At Trans. Using ALDL
- Checking For Ground At Terminal "D" At Transmission
- Cooler Line Pressure Test
- Electrical Switches Test
- Grounding "D" Wire At Transmission Using ALDL
- Diagnostic Flow Charts (Cars)
- Self-Diagnostic System Check REATTA & Riviera
- Chart A-1, No Service Engine Soon Light - REATTA & Riviera
- Chart A-2, Service Engine Soon Light Won't Go Out Or Flash (REATTA & Riviera)
- Chart A, Blank Odometer Display - REATTA & Riviera
- Chart B, Odometer Displays Error (LOS Of Serial Data) (REATTA & Riviera)
- Chart B-1, BCM Power & Grounds - REATTA & Riviera
- Chart C, ECCP Display Problems (Loss Of ECCP Communications) (REATTA & Riviera)
- Chart D-1, Grounded Serial Data Circuit - REATTA & Riviera
- Chart D-2, Serial Data Circuit Shorted To Voltage - REATTA & Riviera
- Code B556, Odometer (Ee) Prom Error - REATTA & Riviera
- Chart A-1, No Service Engine Soon Light - TORONADO & TROFEO
- Chart A-2, Service Engine Soon Light Will Not Go Out Or Flash - TORONADO & TROFEO
- Self-Diagnostic System Check (Non-CRT TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart A, Loss Of IPC Display (Non-CRT Equipped) TORONADO & TROFEO
- Chart B, Loss Of Serial Data (Non-CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart C, Loss Of ECCP Communications (Non-CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart D, Loss Of Communications (Non-CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart D-1, Grounded Serial Data Circuit (Non-CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart D-2, Serial Data Circuit Shorted To Voltage (Non-CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Self-Diagnostic System Check (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart A, Loss Of IPC Display (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart B, Color CRT Blank With Ignition On (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart C, Color CRT Unable To Control ECCP (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart D, Serial Data Circuit Open (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart D-1, Grounded Serial Data Circuit (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart D-2, Serial Data Circuit Shorted To Voltage (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Chart E, Color CRT Abnormalities (CRT Equipped TORONADO & TROFEO)
- Code B127, Gear Selector Switch Circuit
- Code 23, Mat Sensor Signal Voltage High
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor (A, F, J, L, N, W & Y Bodies)
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 2.2L J Body (1991)
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 5.0L & 5.7L TBI B, D & F Bodies
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) SATURN (1991-92)
- Code 25, Mat Sensor Signal Voltage Low
- Code 26, Diagnostic Circuit Check
- Service Engine Soon Light Inoperative
- Service Engine Soon Light Won't Go Out Or Flash Code 12
- Code 26, Quad-Driver Circuit 3.8L W Body
- Code 26, Quad-Driver Circuit - 3.8L H Body
- Code 26, Quad-Driver Circuit - 3.3L A & N Bodies
- Code 26, Quad-Driver Circuit 3.8L C & E Bodies
- Code 27 Or 28, Gear Switch Circuits - 3.3L With 3T40 Transaxle
- Code 28 Or 29, Gear Switch Circuits - 3.3L A Body With 4T60
- Code 27, 28 Or 29 Gear Switch Circuits - 3.8L
- Code 31, Park/Neutral Switch Circuit - 3.3L & 3.8L
- Code 31, Park/Neutral Switch Circuit - 3.8L PFI (VIN L)
- Code 31, Park/Neutral Switch Circuit - 3.3L PFI (VIN N)
- Code 36, Shift Control Problem - 3.8L C & E Bodies W/4T60E Transaxle
- Code 38, Brake Switch Circuit - 3.3L & 3.8L
- Code 39, TCC Circuit 3.3L With 3T40 Transaxle
- Code 39, TCC Circuit 3.3L & 3.8L With 4T60 (440-T4) Transaxle
- Code 38, Brake Switch Circuit - 3.3L PFI N Body
- Chart C-1A, Park/Neutral Switch 1.6L TBI T Body
- Chart C-1A, Park/Neutral Switch - 2.0L & 2.5L TBI & PFI A, J & N Bodies
- Chart C-1A, Park/Neutral Switch - 2.5L TBI W Body
- Chart C-1A, Park/Neutral Switch 2.2L, 2.3L, 3.1L, 3.4L, 5.0L & 5.7L PFI 4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L TBI A, B, F, J, L, N, W & Y Bodies
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch 1.6L & 2.2L TBI T & J Bodies
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 2.0L & 2.2L PFI J Bodies
- Chart C-8A, 3T40 Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis 2.3L PFI N & W Bodies
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 2.5L TBI A & N Bodies
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis 2.5L TBI W Body
- Chart C-8, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.1L PFI A, J & L Bodies (1 Of 2)
- Chart C-8, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.1L PFI A & J Bodies (2 Of 2)
- Clutch C-8B, 4T60 Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis, 3.1L PFI A & W Bodies
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch - 3.1L PFI F Body
- Chart C-8A, 3T40 Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.1L PFI W Body
- Chart C-8A, 3T40 Torque Converter Clutch, 3.3L PFI A Body
- Chart C-8B, 4T60 Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.3L PFI A Body
- Chart C-8A, 3T40 Torque Converter Clutch, 3.3L PFI N Body
- Chart C-8B, 4T60 Transaxle Mode Switch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.4L PFI W Body
- Chart C-8C, 4T60 Transaxle 1ST Gear Switch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.4L PFI W Body
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.8L PFI C Body
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 1991 E Body (Except ELDORADO) 3.8L PFI (VIN L)
- Chart C-8B, 4T60 Transaxle Shift Solenoid Functional Check - 1991 E Body (Except ELDORADO) 3.8L PFI (VIN L)
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Functional Check - 1992 3.8L PFI (VIN L & 1)
- Notes
- Diagnostic Aids
- Transaxle Prefunctional Check
- No Indicator Lights On Or Ignition Indicator Light Only On
- Battery Indicator Light On, All Other Indicator Lights Off
- Brake Indicator Light Not On
- Shift "A" And/Or Shift "B" Indicator lights Not On
- Converter Clutch Apply Indicator Light On All The Time
- Converter Clutch MOD Indicator Light On All the Time
- Chart C-8B, 4T60 Transaxle Shift Solenoid Functional Check - 3.8L PFI (VIN L & 1) 1992
- Notes
- Diagnostic Aids
- Transaxle Prefunctional Check
- No Indicator Lights On Or Ignition Indicator Light Only On
- Battery Indicator Light On, All Other Indicator Lights Off
- Brake Indicator Light Not On
- Shift "A" And/Or Shift "B" Indicator Lights Not On
- Converter Clutch Apply Indicator Light On All The Time
- Converter Clutch MOD Indicator Light On All the Time
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Functional Check - 1992 3.8L PFI (VIN 1)
- Chart C-8B, 4T60 Transaxle Shift Solenoid Functional Check - 1992 3.8L PFI (VIN 1)
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 3.8L PFI (VIN L) W Body
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L TBI B & D Bodies
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 5.0L & 5.7L PFI F Body
- Chart C8-A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 1991 5.7L PFI Y Body
- Chart C-8A, Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - 1992 5.7L PFI Y Body
- Diagnostic Code Charts (Trucks)
- Code 23, Mat Sensor Temp. Low - 1991 2.5L & 4.3L Turbo
- Code 23 Mat Sensor Temp. Low - 1992 2.5L & 4.3L Turbo
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - Except 3.1L, C & K Series & Models With 4L80-E Transmission
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - 1992 Except 4L80-E Trans.
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - C & K Series Except W/4L80-E Transmission
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - C & K Series 2WD With 4L80-E Transmission
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - 1992 With 4L80-E Transmission
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - 2WD With 4L80-E Transmission Except C & K Series
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - 4WD With 4L80-E Transmission
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - 3.1L
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - 1991 Diesel
- Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor - 1992 6.2L Diesel
- Code 25, Mat Sensor Temp. High - 1991 2.5L & 4.3L Turbo
- Code 25, Mat Sensor Temp. High - 1992 2.5L & 4.3L Turbo
- Code 28, Pressure Switch Manifold Fault (LT. Truck)
- Code 39, Torque Converter Clutch Stuck In "Off" Position - LT. Truck
- Code 53, System Voltage High - LT. Truck
- Code 58, Transmission Temperature Sensor Circuit (High Temperature Indicated) - LT. Truck
- Code 59, Transmission Temperature Sensor Circuit (Low Temperature Indicated) - LT. Truck
- Code 68, Overdrive Ratio Error - LT. Truck
- Code 73, Force Motor Current (Current Error) - LT. Truck
- Code 75, System Voltage Low - LT. Truck
- Code 81, QDM Fault Solenoid "B" - LT. Truck
- Code 82, QDM Fault Solenoid "A" - LT. Truck
- Code 83, TCC QDM Fault - LT. Truck
- Code 85, Undefined Ratio - LT. Truck
- Code 86, Shift Solenoid "B" Stuck "On" - LT. Truck
- Code 87, Shift Solenoid "B" Stuck "Off" - LT. Truck
- Park/Neutral Switch Test (Trucks)
- Torque Converter Clutch Charts (Trucks)
- Chart C-8, Torque Converter Clutch - 2.5L & 2.8L LT. Trucks & Vans
- Chart C-8 Torque Converter Clutch - 3.1L Vans
- Chart C-8 Torque Converter Clutch - 4.3L Turbo PFI
- Chart C-8, Torque Converter Clutch - 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L LT. Trucks & Vans
- Torque Converter Clutch Electrical Diagnosis - Diesel Electronic Control System
- Component Check Charts (Trucks)
- Output Speed Sensor Circuit Check - 2WD Except "C" & "K" Series
- Output Speed Sensor Circuit Check - 2WD - "C" & "K" Series
- Output Speed Sensor Circuit Check - 4WD Vehicles
- Input Speed Sensor Circuit Check - LT. Truck
- Brake Signal Circuit Check - All Engines, LT. Truck
- Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Check - LT. Truck
- Shift Solenoid "A" Circuit Check - LT. Truck
- Shift Solenoid "B" Circuit Check - LT. Truck
- Force Motor Circuit Check (LT. Truck)
- Wiring Diagrams
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.