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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC19876000 STEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEM2.0L VIN [K] / 2.5L VINS [R & U] TESTS W/CODESSPECIAL DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
1987 Pontiac 6000 STE

Special Diagnostic Tools

1987 Pontiac 6000 STESECTION Special Diagnostic Tools
NOTE: Special "Scan" testers plugged into the ALDL may be used to read trouble codes and check voltages in the system on the serial data line (terminal "E" on EFI and terminal "M" on EFI with P-4 systems). These testers can save a great deal of time. For additional information see SCAN TESTER USAGE and SCAN TESTER - TEST DATA PARAMETERS table in this article.

The computerized engine control system is most easily diagnosed using a "Scan" tester, however, other tools may aid in diagnosing problems if a "Scan" tester is unavailable. These tools are: a tachometer, a dwell meter, test light, ohmmeter, digital voltmeter with 10-megohm impedance (minimum), vacuum pump, vacuum gauge, fuel injector test lights (TBI and PFI) and 6 jumper wires 6" long (one wire with female connectors at both ends, one wire with male connector at both ends and 4 wires with male and female connectors at opposite ends). A test light, rather than a voltmeter, must be used when indicated by a diagnostic chart.

NOTE: If engine operation seems to change when dwell meter is connected to Green wire, remove dwell meter and use another type. A few brands are not compatible with computerized engine control system.

When engine is at operating temperature and idling, dwell meter needle should vary between 10-50 degrees. This indicates closed loop operation. Before engine reaches operating temperature, dwell should be fixed between 10-50 degrees, indicating open loop operation. If after reaching normal operating temperature dwell is fixed between 10-50 degrees, less than 10 degrees or more than 50 degrees, refer to appropriate CHART A - DWELL FIXED diagnostic chart for that system.

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