LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old May 29, 2020 | 01:36 PM
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My 5 volt reference items measure .2 in most places. What would cause that?

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Old May 30, 2020 | 08:19 PM
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Most likely a broken wire on the harness or a bad PCM. Which sensors are getting only .2vdc?
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Old May 30, 2020 | 08:33 PM
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measured against what ground?
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measured against what ground?
Should that matter? IIRC, the PCM sends out 2 5vdc reference signals and looks for the resisted signal back for each sensor. So to check for 5vdc signal you should be able to check it against any good ground on the vehicle. At least that's how all the GM vehicles I've diagnosed do it.

Looking at the PCM schematic the TPS has it's own dedicated 5vdc signal. The AC Evaporator Temp Sensor (on the evaporator), the AC Pressure Switch, and MAP sensors share the other 5vdc signal from the PCM.
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 02:30 PM
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Most likely a broken wire on the harness or a bad PCM. Which sensors are getting only .2vdc?
specifically it is the white wire on the ignition control module feed that is measuring 1.2 instead of 5
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ICM white wire is the trigger wire for the ICM. 1-4v ac while cranking is what you should get. Don't think you will see a 5vdc reference voltage.
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by shbox
ICM white wire is the trigger wire for the ICM. 1-4v ac while cranking is what you should get. Don't think you will see a 5vdc reference voltage.
I am looking for the test write up that lists the correct outputs for the two connectors... the ign cntrl module and the extension to the opti. it's got a black background thought it was on lt1swap.... bought this wiring harness off ebay... pretty sure there is a broken wire.. try to salvage it.
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Old Jun 4, 2020 | 02:08 AM
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found it!!!

http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#opti_test
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Originally Posted by rrwebster
Uh, yeah, on my website.
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Originally Posted by shbox
Uh, yeah, on my website.
that's because you're the best!

Once I got that puppy I did a couple of little things figured out that b14 was dead for some reason tied it together with B15 hit my start button I have a test engine stand in my shop. Hit my start button and therefore you go it was running.
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Uh, yeah, on my website.
that's because you're the best!

Once I got that puppy I did a couple of little things figured out that b14 was dead for some reason tied it together with B15 hit my start button I have a test engine stand in my shop. Hit my start button and therefore you go it was running.

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