System Performance Check
NOTE:
The following step numbers refer to the numbers in the accompanying flow chart(s).
- 1) This test checks carburetor ability to change air/fuel mixture. Disconnecting M/C solenoid makes carburetor run full rich, reconnecting it with dwell lead grounded makes carburetor run full lean. RPM normally drops 400-1000 RPM (300 RPM minimum) as solenoid is reconnected. If plugging the PCV, purge, or bowl vent hose causes RPM to drop more than 300 RPM, that hose leads to the source of problem.
- 2) This test checks for proper control of idle circuit.
- 2A) This indicates a full rich command to the carburetor, caused by: lean engine condition, grounded oxygen sensor wire or bad sensor, open wire from ECM term. "14" to ground, open wire to ECM term. "22.", or open coolant sensor switch.
- 2B) This indicates an open loop condition that can be caused by: an open oxygen sensor circuit or bad sensor, an open coolant sensor circuit, or an open wire from ECM term. "14" to ground.
- 2C) This indicates a full lean command from a rich engine condition caused by: M/C solenoid wires reversed, leaking bowl vent valve, excessive fuel in vapor canister, fuel in crankcase, faulty carburetor calibration or carburetor.
- 2D) Indicates closed loop operation, normal dwell reading is between 10°-50° but varying.
- 3) Checks for proper control of main metering system. RPM must be at least 3000 to get into the main metering system operation.
- 3A) A missing "O" ring between the switching valve solenoid and the valve, or a defective valve, may cause air to leak to the exhaust ports at higher RPM only.