SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE SEC. 8A REV. 'PSPS' SCHEMATICS/DIAG.. Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1992

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# SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE SEC. 8A REV. 'PSPS' SCHEMATICS/DIAG.

#### SUBJECT: REVISED POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH SCHEMATIC AND DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION

MODEL/YEARS: 1992 CUSTOM CRUISER

The following pages contain revised or additional Power Steering Pressure Switch (PSPS) schematics and diagnostic information for the 1992 Custom Cruiser Service Manual in Section 8A "Electrical Diagnosis".

Revised 8A pages are: 8A-20-0, 8A-64-0, 8A-64-1, 8A-67-0, 8A-67-1

In addition to the above, the following supersedes that information found on pages in Section 6E2-C10.

o The power steering pressure switch input to the ECM will disable the A/C compressor clutch on 5.7L (VIN 7) applications only.

o Wide open throttle A/C compressor clutch disable is not applicable.

#### 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. 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. Refer to System Diagnosis.

#### SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

Perform the System Check and refer to the Symptom Table for the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s).

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