1989-1990 3.8L SEFI SUPERCHARGED ENGINE SERVICE CODES
2-Digit Service Code Chart
Code
Explanation
Code
Explanation
11
O/R/C
System pass
52
O
PSPS circuit open
12
R
RPM unable to reach upper test limit
52
R
PSPS always open or always closed
13
R
RPM unable to reach lower test limit
53
O/C
TP sensor input exceeds test maximum
14
C
PIP circuit failure
54
O/C
ACT sensor input exceeds test maximum
15
O
ROM test failure
56
O/C
MAF sensor input exceeds test maximum
15
C
Power interrupted to keep alive me
61
O/C
ECT test sensor input below test minimum
18
C
Loss of tach input to ECU, spout grounded
63
O/C
TP sensor below test minimum
18
R
Spout circuit open
64
O/C
ACT sensor input below test minimum
19
C
CID sensor input failed
66
C
MAF sensor input below test minimum
21
O/R
ECT sensor input out of test range
67
O
Neutral drive switch open. A/C input high
22
O/R/C
BP sensor input out of test range
67
C
Clutch switch circuit failure
23
O/R
TP sensor input out of test range
72
R
Insufficient BP change during test
24
O/R
ACT sensor input out of test range
73
R
Insufficient TP output change during test
25
R
KS sensor not detected during test
74
R
Brake on/off circuit open, not on during test
26
O/R
MAF sensor input out of self-test range
77
R
Wide open throttle not sensed during test
29
C
Insufficent input from vehicle speed sensor
79
O
A/C on during self-test
31
O/R/C
PFE circuit below minimum voltage
82
O
Supercharger bypass circuit failure
32
R/C
EGR valve not seated
83
O
High speed electro drive fan circuit failure
33
R/C
EGR valve not opening
84
O
EGR VAC regulator circuit failure
34
O
Defective PFE sensor
85
O
Canister purge circuit failure
34
R/C
Excess exhaust back pressure
87
O/C
Fuel pump primary circuit failure
35
O/R/C
PFE circuit above maximum voltage
88
O
Electro drive fan circuit failure
41
R
EGO/HEGO circuit shows system lean (right side HEGO)
91
R
HEGO sensor circuit shows system lean (left side HEGO)
41
C
No EGO/HEGO switching detected, system lean (right side HEGO)
91
C
No HEGO switching sensed (left side HEGO)
42
R
EGO/HEGO shows system rich (righ side HEGO)
92
R
HEGO sensor circuit shows system rich (left side HEGO)
45
C
DIS coil Pack 3 circuit failure
96
O/C
Fuel pump secondary circuit failure
46
C
DIS coil Pack 1 circuit failure
98
R
Hard fault is present
48
C
DIS coil Pack 2 circuit failure
No Code
Unable to run self-test or output codes 1
49
C
Spout signal defaulted to 10 degrees BTDC
Code not listed
Does not apply to vehicle being tested 1
51
O/C
EGT sensor input exceeds test maximum
O-Key On, Engine Off
R-Engine Running
C-Continuous Memory
1-Refer to system diagnostics

Glossary of Terms

PIP
Profile Ignition Pickup
Provides crankshaft or camshaft position information for ignition synchronization
ECU
Powertrain Control Module
The module that controls the EEC system
CID
Cylinder Identification
Hall sensor or dual hall sensor, Indicates camshaft position
ECT
Engine Coolant Temperature
The tempture of the engine coolant
BP
Barrometric Pressure(BARO)
The pressure of the surrounding air at any given temperature and altitude
TP
Throttle Position
Indicates the position of the throttle plate
ACT
Intake Air Tempture
The temperature of the intake air
KS
Knock Sensor
Detects engine knock
MAF
Mass Air Flow
A system which provides information on the mass flow rate of the intake air to the engine
PFE
Pressure Feedback EGR
An EGR system that monitors EGR pressure across a remote orifice to control EGR flow
EGR
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Reducing NOx emissions levels by adding exhaust gas to the incoming air/fuel mixture
EGO
Oxygen Sensor (O2s)
A sensor which detects oxygen (O2) content in the exhaust gases
HEGO
Heated Oxygen Sensor(HO2s)
An oxygen sensor (O2s) that is electrically heated
DIS
Distributorless Ignition System
A system in which the ignition coil secondary circuit is dedicated to specific spark plugs without the use of a distributor
EGT
Exhaust Gas Tempture
A sensor which detects exhaust gas temptures
PSPS
Power Steering Pressure
Indicates the pressure in the power steering system
BTDC
Before Top Dead Center
A setting in degrees before the point in which the piston reaches the top of its travel on the compression stroke