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Test 7 - Fuel-Cut System Operational Check

  1. Warm engine until choke is fully open, A/C off and connect tachometer. Connect voltmeter between ground and terminal A (Black/Green wire) of fuel-cut relay See Fig 1 .
  2. Open throttle slightly and keep engine at 3500 RPM. Note voltage. If voltage is less than 6 volts, go to step 3). If voltage is greater than 6 volts, check for open between terminal A to ECM terminal No. 14. If wire is not open, adjust idle switch. If adjustment is okay, ECM or connection is faulty.
  3. Return throttle to idle and check voltage. If voltage changes, go to step 4). If voltage does not change, check adjustment of idle switch and A/C fast idle diaphragm.
  4. Voltage rises greater than 6 volts, then falls again to low level, when engine drops below 2000-2500 RPM. Fuel-cut circuit and idle switch adjustment are okay. If A/C equipped, repeat test with A/C on.
Fig 1: Wiring Diagram for TEST 7
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