INTERMITTENT CONNECTION AT ECM PCM/TCM SENSORS OR COMPONENTS

SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT CONNECTION AT ECM/PCM/TCM SENSORS OR COMPONENTS (SERVICE INFORMATION)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL 1991 LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS

Some 1991 Light and Medium Duty Trucks equipped with Electronic Control Modules (ECM) or Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) or Transmission Control Modules (TCM) may experience a condition in which the female terminals (150 series Metri-Pack) in certain sensor or component connectors do not make a solid connection to the male terminals in the opposing connectors. This can result in a intermittent connection. The 1991 Driveability & Emissions Manual (X-9136) directs a check of connections anytime an intermittent condition is found.

The following chart lists the component and circuit numbers that may experience this condition.

COMPONENT CIRCUIT# DESCRIPTION ---------------------- ------------ --------------- Intake Air Temperature 472 IAT signal (IAT) 2.5L only 469 5 volt return (ground)

Coolant Temperature Sensor 410 CTS signal (CTS) 452 5 volt return (ground)

Throttle Position Sensor 417 TPS signal (TPS) 452 5 volt return (ground)

Electronic Spark Timing Module 453 EST Reference Low (EST) 424 EST Bypass 430 EST Refer. High 423 EST Control

Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (All Auto.& Manual Transmission) 821 Speed Signal high 822 Speed Signal Low

Transmission Input Speed Sensor (4L80E only) 1230 Input Speed Signal Low 1231 Input Speed Signal High

Transmission Output Speed Sensor (4L80E with 4-Wheel Drive Only) 1232 Output Speed Sensor high 1233 Output Speed Sensor low

If an intermittent condition is found, the following test procedure should be performed.

Insert a new mating male terminal, P/N #12047581 or #12045773, into the female terminal and check for a slight drag when the terminals are separated. Loose terminals without drag should be replaced.

If the amount of drag is questionable, remove the terminal from the connector and inspect the terminal for the condition shown in Figure 1. Replace any terminals found defective with terminal P/N #12047680.

General directions of terminal replacement can be found on pages 3-146 thru 3-147 of the 1991 Driveability and Emissions Manual.

IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to repair a defective terminal.

All of the above terminal part numbers are contained in J-38125 or are available from CANSPO.

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