Engine Control - Supplement Testing/Repair for Code 42
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Number: 88-315-6E
Section: 6E
Date: Jan., 1989
Subject: CODE 42 SUPPLEMENTAL DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES AND REPAIR PROCEDURES
Model and Year: 1987-88 CELEBRITY WITH 2.5L (VIN CODE R) ENGINE
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin 88-315-6E dated August, 1988, is being reissued to provide new part numbers and T-labor operations. All copies of the August, 1988, bulletin should be discarded.
Some 1987-88 Celebrities with the 2.5L engine may experience a
Code 42. The following information is supplemental to the
diagnostic chart in the service manual Section 6E2-A-49, Code 42 Electronic Spark Timing (EST) Circuit - 2.5L engine. when diagnosing the Condition, the following additional guidelines are recommended to assist in correcting the condition.
(1). A. The wire harness female terminals in the 2-way and 6-way connectors to the DIS module should be checked for proper contact. Make sure the female terminals grip the male terminals firmly. Test the grip by inserting a separate male terminal, P/N 12047581 from dealer stock, into a female terminal. With the male terminal inserted, turn the female connector upside down. If the male terminal falls out of one or more of the female terminals, the connector should be replaced with the proper connector pigtail assembly kit listed in Step B below.
B. The female terminals should also be checked for looseness in the 2-way and 6-way connectors. If one or more loose terminals are found replace the connector(s) with the proper connector pigtail assembly as required as shown on the following page.
2-Way connector pigtail assembly kit, P/N 12083034
6-Way connector pigtail assembly kit, P/N 12085247
Parts are expected to be available On January 9, 1989. Until then, normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be cancelled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.
Please follow the pigtail connector assembly splicing instructions included in the kit.
NOTICE: HEAT-SHRINKABLE TUBING IS RECOMMENDED FOR IMPROVED SEALING OF THE SPLICED AND SOLDERED JOINTS.
Labor Operation Labor
Number Time
T1391 .5 Hours (2-Way Connector)
T1392 .6 Hours (6-Way Connector)
T1393 .7 Hours (Both Connectors)
C. Finally, the wire harness leading into the 2-way and 6-way connections at the DIS module should be checked to make sure that it is not too close to the spark plug wires. If the harness is close to the spark plug wires, the wire harness must be rerouted away from the spark plug wires at least 1 inch (2.5 cm).
(2). With the engine running and Code 42 cleared, lightly tap with a hand on the outside case of the ECM. If Code 42 sets, then replace the ECM.
(3). When checking for a change from by-pass to EST modes, the current diagnostic procedure specifies less than 500 ohms between the ECM harness at CKT 423 and ground, and switches to over 5000 ohms when a test light connected to 12 volts touches CKT 424.
NOTICE: CONNECT THE POSITIVE LEAD OF THE OHMMETER TO EST CKT 423 AND THE NEGATIVE LEAD TO GROUND.
The values of 500 and 5000 ohms are not critical - just that a switch from "hundreds" to "thousands" of ohms occurs.
NOTICE: THE SCALES ON THE OHMMETER MAY HAVE TO BE CHANGED TO OBTAIN GOOD READINGS.
Use applicable labor operation and time per the Labor Time Guide for diagnostic checks.