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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1990GRAND PRIX STE, 3.1 VREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTINGDIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK (EXCEPT ECM/BCM EQUIPPED VEHICLES)CARBURETEDNOTES
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix STE, 3.1 V
Diagnostic Circuit Check (Except ECM/BCM Equipped Vehicles): CARBURETED: Notes
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix STE, 3.1 VSECTION Notes
- Check SERVICE ENGINE SOON light operation. With ignition on and engine off, light should be on steady. If light illuminates and stays on steady, go to next step. If light does not illuminate, go to SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT INOPERATIVE. If light flashes, go to step 3).
- Grounding the ALDL "test" terminal should cause SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to flash a Code 12, followed by any codes stored in ECM memory. If light goes from bright to dim, this is not considered a code. If lights dims or remains on, see SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON OR WON'T FLASH CODE 12.
- If light begins to flash as soon as ignition is turned on, check for a short to ground on the diagnostic test terminal wire between ALDL terminal "B" and ECM terminal No. 5. If circuit is okay, replace ECM.
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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.