Conditions for Running

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Conditions for Running
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • The engine has been running longer than 10 minutes.
  • The engine load must be stable.
  • The idle air control (IAC) position parameter does not change more than 20 counts.
  • The short term FT is between -23 and +16 percent.
  • The mass air flow (MAF) is more than 10 g/s.
  • The catalytic temperature is between 525-675°C (977-1,247°F).
  • The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is more than 5 km/h (3 mph).
  • The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.
  • Engine coolant is at operating temperature, 70-125°C (158-257°F).
  • The intake air temperature (IAT) is between -20 to +80°C (-4 to +176°F).
  • The engine is in Closed Loop fuel control.
  • The battery voltage is more than 11 volts.
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  • 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.
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