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Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes: Introduction

If no faults were found while performing BASIC TESTING , proceed with self-diagnostics. If no fault codes or only pass codes are present after entering self-diagnostics, proceed to TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.).

This article uses many abbreviations for devices, signal names, and wire colors. See SELF-DIAGNOSTICS ABBREVIATIONS  table. Abbreviations for wire colors used in individual PINPOINT TEST diagrams are as follows:

SELF-DIAGNOSTICS ABBREVIATIONS

Application Abbreviation
Analog Volt/Ohmmeter VOM
Barometric Pressure Sensor BP
Breakout Box BOB
Canister Purge Control Solenoid CANP
CHECK ENGINE Light MIL
Crankshaft Position Sensor CPS
Cylinder Identification Sensor CID
Electronic Control Assembly ECA
Electronic Engine Control EEC
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ECT
Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor EGO
Idle Speed Control ISC
Ignition Diagnostic Monitor IDM
Keep Alive Power KAPWR
Key On Engine Off KOEO
Key On Engine Running KOER
Knock Control KC
Power & Ground Connections PGC
Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid PRC
Reference Voltage & Signal Return VREF
Self-Test Input STI
Self-Test Output STO
Signal Return SIGRTN
Solenoid Controlled By Ground SCG
Switch Monitor Lamp SML
Switch To Ground STG
Switch To Power STP
Throttle Position Sensor TP
Vane Airflow Meter VAF
Vane Air Temperature Sensor VAT
Vehicle Power VPWR
Vehicle Speed Sensor VSS