Octane Adjust Pinpoint Test Kp
EEC-IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 17-289
1989
Pinpoint
Octane Adjust KP
Test
[NOTE]
You should enter this Pinpoint Test only when directed here form Quick Test Step 7.0.
[Remember]
This Pinpoint Test is intended to diagnose only the following:
^ Harness circuits; Signal Return, Octane Adjust
^ Octane shorting bar connector
[Pinpoint Test Schematic]
OCTANE ADJUST SHORTING BAR LOCATION
APPLICATION
2.3L EFI Truck Passenger side of fender apron, taped to the self-test connector.
3.0L SEFI SHO Driver side of engine, tie wrapped to a bracket above the transmission.
3.8L SEFI SC Passenger side of engine between shock tower mount and firewall next
to self-test connector.
*TEST PINS LOCATED ON BREAKOUT BOX. ALL HARNESS CONNECTORS VIEWED INTO MATING SURFACE.
The purpose of the Octane Adjust Shorting Bar is to produce effective combustion using optimum spark advance.
^ If the vehicle detonates (spark knock), remove the Octane Adjust Shorting Bar. This will retard spark an additional three to four degrees.
^ If the vehicle continues to detonate (spark knock), use a higher grade of octane fuel.