Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 3.8L

• Model Identification
• Introduction
• Preliminary Inspection & Adjustments
  • Visual Inspection
  • Mechanical Inspection
    • Compression
    • Exhaust System Backpressure
    • Check At Oxygen Sensor
    • Diagnosis
• A-3, No-Start Diagnosis
  • Definition
  • No Start - Engine Cranks Okay (HEI-Est)
    • General Inspection
    • Ignition System
    • Fuel System (TBI)
  • No Start - Engine Cranks Okay (3.8L With C( )I)
    • Notes
    • General Inspection
    • Ignition System
    • Fuel System (MFI)
  • No Start - Engine Cranks Okay (Enhanced/High Value Ignition System)
    • General Inspection
    • Ignition System
    • Fuel System (CPI)
• A-7, Basic Fuel System Checks
  • Fuel System Pressure Relief
    • Notes
    • MFI
  • Fuel System Pressure Test
    • Notes
    • MFI
    • TBI
  • Field Service Mode Check
• C-4, Basic Ignition System Checks
  • HEI-Est Distributor
    • Notes
    • Spark
    • Ignition Coil Power Source
    • Ignition Coil Resistance
    • Distributor Pick-Up Coil Short & Resistance Checks
    • Tach Pulse (RPM) Signal
  • C(3)I (3.8L)
    • Spark
    • Ignition Coil Power Source
    • Ignition Coil Resistance
    • Tach Pulse (RPM Reference) Signal
• Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
• Diagnostic Circuit Check
  • Engine Controls - Basic Testing - 3.8L
    • Diagnostic circuit check determines the following:
  • A-1, Malfunction Indicator Light (Mil) Inoperative
  • A-2, Mil Always On Steady
• Diagnostic Circuit Check & Work Flow Chart
• Summary
• Wiring Diagrams