Full Function Carburetor - Scan Data Specifications

1989 Chevrolet Caprice Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8SECTION Full Function Carburetor - Scan Data Specifications
NOTE: Information contained in the following table is typical of readings taken on vehicle with engine idling, upper radiator hose hot, closed throttle, transmission in Park or Neutral, "closed loop" status achieved and all accessories off (except as noted in tables). Data parameters are updated every 1 1/4 seconds. On systems using P-4 computers, parameter updates are virtually instantaneous. Not all devices & systems are used on all models.
FULL FUNCTION CARBURETED

Tester Position Units Measured Nominal Data Value
A/C Request Yes/No No/Yes (with request)
AIR Divert Sol. On/Off On (air to switching sol.)
AIR Divert Sol. On/Off Off (air to atmosphere).
AIR Switching Sol. On/Off On (to exhaust manifold).
AIR Switching Sol. On/Off Off (to catalytic converter).
BARO Volts 3-4.5.
Battery Voltage Volts 13.5-14.5.
Canister Purge Sol. On/Off On engine cold (some at idle).
Coolant Temp. °C 85-105° (norm. temp.).
Cross Counts Counts 0-255.
EGR Solenoid On/Off On when energized.
EGR Duty Cycle 0-100% 0/closed-100/fully open.
ILC Solenoid On/Off On extended/Off retracted.
Knock Retard (ESC) Counts 0-255.
M/C Dwell Degrees 10-50° varying.
O2 Sensor Millivolts 100 (lean) to 999 (rich).
Open/Closed Loop Status Ol/Cl Closed/Open during extended idle.
Pressure Sensor Volts 3.0-4.5 (idle), 0-1 (WOT).
P/N Switch P/N/RDL Park/Neutral.
PROM I.D. PROM # Original factory number.
RPM RPM Spec. +/-25 RPM Drive (auto.).
RPM RPM Spec. +/-50 RPM Neut. (man.).
TCC On/Off Off (On with command).
TPS Volts .5 (closed) to 5.0 (WOT).
Trouble Codes Code # No codes.
VSS or MPH MPH 0-actual.
NOTE: Condensed, general SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS and INTERMITTENTS articles are located in TROUBLE SHOOTING section, if necessary. See TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
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