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is being used, the O2S test must pass its test before
the EGR test.

DTC 43—HEX 6A,6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, AE, and
AF—MISFIRE MONITOR

Excessive engine misfire results in increased cata-

lyst temperature and causes an increase in HC emis-
sions. Severe misfires could cause catalyst damage.
To prevent catalytic convertor damage, the PCM
monitors engine misfire.

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors

for misfire during most engine operating conditions
(positive torque) by looking at changes in the crank-
shaft speed. If a misfire occurs the speed of the
crankshaft will vary more than normal.

DTC 51/52—HEX 76, and 77—FUEL SYSTEM
MONITOR

To comply with clean air regulations, vehicles are

equipped with catalytic converters. These converters
reduce the emission of hydrocarbons, oxides of nitro-
gen and carbon monoxide. The catalyst works best
when the air fuel (A/F) ratio is at or near the opti-
mum of 14.7 to 1.

The PCM is programmed to maintain the optimum

air/fuel ratio of 14.7 to 1. This is done by making
short term corrections in the fuel injector pulse width
based on the O2S output. The programmed memory
acts as a self calibration tool that the engine control-
ler uses to compensate for variations in engine spec-
ifications, sensor tolerances and engine fatigue over
the life span of the engine. By monitoring the actual
air-fuel ratio with the O2S (short term) and multiply-
ing that with the program long-term (adaptive) mem-
ory and comparing that to the limit, it can be
determined whether it will pass an emissions test. If
a malfunction occurs such that the PCM cannot
maintain the optimum A/F ratio, then the MIL will
be illuminated.

DTC 64—HEX 70—CATALYST MONITOR

To comply with clean air regulations, vehicles are

equipped with catalytic converters. These converters
reduce the emission of hydrocarbons, oxides of nitro-
gen and carbon monoxide.

Normal vehicle miles or engine misfire can cause a

catalyst to decay. A meltdown of the ceramic core can
cause a reduction of the exhaust passage. This can
increase vehicle emissions and deteriorate engine
performance, driveability and fuel economy.

The catalyst monitor uses dual oxygen sensors

(O2S’s) to monitor the efficiency of the converter. The
dual O2Ss strategy is based on the fact that as a cat-
alyst deteriorates, its oxygen storage capacity and its
efficiency are both reduced. By monitoring the oxy-
gen storage capacity of a catalyst, its efficiency can
be indirectly calculated. The upstream O2S is used to

detect the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas
before the gas enters the catalytic converter. The
PCM calculates the A/F mixture from the output of
the O2S. A low voltage indicates high oxygen content
(lean mixture). A high voltage indicates a low content
of oxygen (rich mixture).

When the upstream O2S detects a lean condition,

there is an abundance of oxygen in the exhaust gas.
A functioning converter would store this oxygen so it
can use it for the oxidation of HC and CO. As the
converter absorbs the oxygen, there will be a lack of
oxygen downstream of the converter. The output of
the downstraem O2S will indicate limited activity in
this condition.

As the converter loses the ability to store oxygen,

the condition can be detected from the behavior of
the downstream O2S. When the efficiency drops, no
chemical reaction takes place. This means the con-
centration of oxygen will be the same downstream as
upstream. The output voltage of the downstream
O2S copies the voltage of the upstream sensor. The
only difference is a time lag (seen by the PCM)
between the switching of the O2S’s.

To monitor the system, the number of lean-to-rich

switches of upstream and downstream O2S’s is
counted.

The

ratio

downstream

switches

upstream switches is used to determine whether the
catalyst is operating properly. An effective catalyst
will have fewer downstream switches than it has
upstream switches i.e., a ratio closer to zero. For a
totally ineffective catalyst, this ratio will be one-to-
one, indicating that no oxidation occurs in the device.

The system must be monitored so that when cata-

lyst efficiency deteriorates and exhaust emissions
increase to over the legal limit, the MIL (check
engine lamp) will be illuminated.

DTC 31—LEAK DETECTION PUMP MONITOR
— IF EQUIPPED

The leak detection assembly incorporates two pri-

mary functions: it must detect a leak in the evapora-
tive system and seal the evaporative system so the
leak detection test can be run. Note that some vehi-
cle systems do not use a leak detection pump, and
therefore, do not have a leak detection pump monitor.

The primary components within the assembly are:

A three port solenoid that activates both of the func-
tions listed above; a pump which contains a switch,
two check valves and a spring/diaphragm, a canister
vent valve (CVV) seal which contains a spring loaded
vent seal valve.

Immediatly after a cold start, between predeter-

mined threshold limits, the three port solenoid is
briefly energized. This initializes the pump by draw-
ing air into the pump cavity and also closes the vent
seal. During non test conditions, the vent seal is held
open by the pump diaphragm assembly which pushes

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