SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE SEC. 8A REVISED PSPS SCHEMATIC & DIAG.
SUBJECT: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 8A - REVISED PSPS SCHEMATIC AND DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 "B"
The following pages contain revised or additional Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSPS) schematics and diagnostic information. Add/or replace the appropriate pages in the 1992 "B" Carline Service Manual in Section 8A "Electrical Diagnosis" with the revised pages as indicated.
Revised 8A Pages:
Chevrolet Pages: 8A-20-1, 8A-21-0, 8A-64-0, 8A-64-2 Buick Pages: 8A-20-0, 8A-64-0, 8A-64-1, 8A-67-0, 8A-67-1 Oldsmobile Pages: 8A-20-0, 8A-64-0, 8A-64-1, 8A-67-0, 8A-67-1
CHART C-1E POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH (PSPS) DIAGNOSIS 4.3L (VIN Z) "B" CARLINE (TBI) (SEO)
Circuit Description:
The Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSPS) is normally closed to ground. Turning the steering wheel increases power steering oil pressure and applies more load on an idling engine. The pressure switch will open before the load can cause an engine idle problem.
Opening the switch causes CKT 495 to read battery voltage and the ECM will increase the idle air rate and retard the timing.
o A pressure switch that will not open, or a grounded CKT 495, may cause the engine to stall when power steering loads are high.
o A switch that will not close, or a CKT495 open, may affect idle quality.
Test Description: Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.
1. Checks for ECM signal voltage on CKT 495 and confirms that ground C KT 450 is OK.
2. Maximum resistance, or infinity, indicates an open switch.
3. Less than 1 ohm indicates that the switch is closed when the power steering pressure is high. Switch is faulty.
Diagnostic Aids:
A pressure switch that will not open, or CKT 495 grounded, may cause the engine to stop when power steering loads are high.
A switch that will not close, or CKT 495 open, will cause timing to retard at idle, and may affect idle quality.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
(Perform before beginning System Diagnosis)
1. Check Fuse 6. If open, check for a short to ground in CKT 50, CKT 66, CKT 1592, CKT 67, or in CKT 59.
2. Check that ground G103 is clean and tight.
3. Check A/C Compressor Clutch connector terminals for corrosion.
4. On 5.7L equipped vehicles, disconnect Power Steering Pressure Switch. If A/C Compressor Clutch engages, refer to SECTION 6E2-C10, "A/C Clutch Circuit Diagnosis." Also on 5.7L equipped vehicles, make sure CKT 495 to Power Steering Pressure Switch is not shorted to ground.
o Refer to System Diagnosis.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
o Refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s).
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
(Perform before beginning System Diagnosis)
1. Check Fuse 6. If open, check for a short to ground in CKT 50, CKT 66, CKT 1592, CKT 67, or in CKT 59.
2. Cheek that ground G103 is clean and tight.
3. Check A/C Compressor Clutch connector terminals for corrosion.
4. On 5.7L equipped vehicles, disconnect Power Steering Pressure Switch. If A/C Compressor Clutch engages, refer to SECTION 6E2-C10, "A/C Clutch Circuit Diagnosis." Also on 5.7L equipped vehicles, make sure CKT 495 to Power Steering Pressure Switch is not shorted to ground.
o Refer to System Diagnosis.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
o Refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s).
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
(Perform before beginning System Diagnosis)
1. Make sure there is no malfunction Code 9 set and that the A/C System is properly charged with refrigerant. Refer to AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING (SECTION 1C1).
2. Check A/C Compressor Clutch connector terminals for corrosion.
3. Make sure G103 is clean and tight.
4. Check Fuse 6 to see if it is open. If open, check for short to ground in CKT 50, CKT 66, CKT 67, or CKT 59.
5. On 5.7L equipped vehicles, disconnect Power Steering Pressure Switch. If A/C Compressor Clutch engages, refer to SECTION 6E2-C10, "A/C Clutch Circuit Diagnosis." Also on 5.7L equipped vehicles, make sure CKT 495 to Power Steering Pressure Switch is not shorted to ground.
o Refer to System Diagnosis.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
o Perform the System Check and refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s).
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
(Perform before beginning System Diagnosis)
1. Check Fuse 6. If open, check for a short to ground in CKT 50, CKT 66, CKT 1592, CKT 67, or in CKT 59.
2. Check that ground G103 is clean and tight.
3. Check A/C Compressor Clutch connector terminals for corrosion.
4. On 5.7L equipped vehicles, disconnect Power Steering Pressure Switch. If A/C Compressor Clutch engages, refer to SECTION 6E2-C10, "A/C Clutch Circuit Diagnosis." Also on 5.7L equipped vehicles, make sure CKT 495 to Power Steering Pressure Switch is not shorted to ground.
o Refer to System Diagnosis.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
o Refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s).
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
(Perform before beginning System Diagnosis)
1. Make sure there is no malfunction Code 9 set and that the A/C System is properly charged with refrigerant. Refer to SECTION 1 C 1.
2. Check A/C Compressor Clutch connector terminals for corrosion.
3. Make sure G103 is clean and tight.
4. Check Fuse 6 to see if it is open. If open, check for short to ground in CKT 50, CKT 66, CKT 67, or CKT 59.
5. On 5.7L equipped vehicles, disconnect Power Steering Pressure Switch. If A/C Compressor Clutch engages, refer to SECTION 6E2-C10, A/C Clutch Circuit Diagnosis." Also on 5.7L equipped vehicles, make sure CKT 495 to Power Steering Pressure Switch is not shorted to ground.
o Refer to System Diagnosis.
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
o Perform the System Cheek and refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s).
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