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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992CAVALIER RS, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 3.1 T, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTSIGNITION SYSTEMTIMING CONTROL SYSTEMSELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL (ESC) SYS W/ESC CONTROLLER (C-5)
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, Standard
Electronic Spark Control (ESC) Sys W/ESC Controller (C-5)
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, StandardSECTION Electronic Spark Control (ESC) Sys W/ESC Controller (C-5)
- An open or short circuit on the ESC wire to the ECM will cause a loss of the 12-volt ESC controller signal. This will cause the ECM to fully retard ignition timing.
- If a "Scan" tester is available, connect it to the ALDL connector. Tap on engine next to knock sensor and note "knock" parameter. Knock should be indicated on "Scan" tester.
- If a "Scan" tester is not available, connect a DVOM to the ECM ESC signal terminal. With engine idling, 12 volts should be present at this terminal. Using a metal object, tap on engine close to knock sensor. Voltage signal at ECM terminal should drop to zero volts, and return when knock signal ceases.
- If signal does not respond as described, check knock sensor signal to ESC controller. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, it may be necessary to place transmission in Drive for timing change to occur. Also, see KNOCK SENSOR in ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES .
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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.