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ZR1Vette
02-08-2009, 11:10 AM
After doing the plenum pull/replace injectors etc etc and all is back together and running, 'Service Engine' light remains on...not unexpected so decided to access error [trouble] codes using the protocol the Marc H and Jeffvette both describe. First thing I notice is the ALDL plug is not configured as shown from Marc's document 'The '90-93 ALDL Connector>>
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1ALDLConnectordiagram.jpg

Here is the ALDL plug from my MY 90 ZR...note pins E and D are missing and in the first picture F and C pins are not explained
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1ALDLConnector.jpg

No E & D pins normal? and what are F & C pins for?

Now the results.. got only one code>> 33 code 'MAP sensor signal voltage was too high (low vacuum) for 0.5 seconds when throttle opening was under 3%'

Any comments on this...expected after doing a plenum pull? Or is something else amiss.

Finally, how do you clear the 'Service Engine' light (stays on after engine starts..will say is still on the lift so not running as if on the road)??

Again...always appreciate any help

XfireZ51
02-08-2009, 11:34 AM
DIsconnect the battery for 30 sec. Then re-connect. Start the motor and see if the SES light returns. IF it does, I would go thru diagnostics outlined in the FSM for MAP v Hi.

ZR1Vette
02-08-2009, 04:28 PM
What a good idea... 'read the FSM' which is a gentle way of saying RTFM :-D

So to share my enlightenment, the plug I show from my ZR is correct...there are two blank [E & D] pin sites. Pin F is for TCC system which is the Torque Converter Clutch and since this connector is also used in the L98 guess they standardized since you can get an automatic in L98 variant. Pin C is for the Selective Ride Control.

I also found the test required if you throw a trouble code 33... but FSM also states this can be tripped "if you experience rough or unstable idle.." which I certainly did when I fired up the engine after the fuel injector switch out... it settle down and now runs like a kitten but I think ECM has the code in memory so I will clear.

XfireZ51
02-08-2009, 06:36 PM
Michael,

Was the battery connected when you did the plenum pull? Yeah those codes will come up as they did for you. That's why I usually check to see if its intermittant or recurring by clearing the ECM. Particularlyif I get a code but it seems motor is running fine.

ZR1Vette
02-08-2009, 06:46 PM
Battery disconnected for entire time for plenum pull and injector replacement... only reconnected for the secondary actuator test.