FD99 - Road Test

The purpose of the road test is to identify an area of concern by monitoring certain controlled parameters while trying to recreate a driveability or MIL symptom.

NOTE: A basic working knowledge of the Electronic Engine Controls (EEC)-IV system is critical to effectively analyze road test data.

WARNING: This road test is a suggested but optional procedure. all applicable safety procedures and traffic laws must be followed. In order for a road test to be performed it is required that another person accompany the driver. The accompanying person can make measurements, observe changes and record notes. If for some reason this test is not performed, return to diagnostic routines for other possible causes.

Prepare Vehicle for a Road Test

- Breakout box installed, processor connected.

- Install fuel pressure gauge and MAP/BP tester (optional).

- Other materials needed: DVOM, pencil, paper, appropriate schematic/pin usage sheet.

Preliminary Power/Ground Checks

- With the key "ON" and a DVOM referenced to the battery negative post, check the following signals for correct values.

POWERS:
KAPWR >1O.5V (Pin 1)
VPWR >10.5V (Pins 37/57)
VREF 5 ± 1V (Pin 26)

GROUNDS (all = 0 (+/-) 0.5V):
PWR GND (Pins 40/60)
SIG RTN (Pin 46)
IGN GND (Pin 16)

OPTIONAL GROUNDS:
HEGO GND (Pin 49)
CSE GND (Pin 20)
MAF RTN (Pin 9 or 15)

Obtaining Other information and Materials Before the Road Test

- Refer to Normal Scan Data Values that most resemble driveability or MIL symptom. Before the road test, perform the Visual/Mechanical Checks that are listed. Next, list the EEC-IV sensors and actuators in the order given. These circuits, along with the BOO signal, are the main circuits that will be monitored.

- Refer to the proper Diagnostic Reference Value Sheet in Intermittent Fault Diagnosis. Although these charts were designed for use with the EEC-IV monitor box, most of the values can be read using the breakout box and a DVOM (with the DVOM referenced to ground all values in DCV units can be used; other values may also be helpful, ex., MAP Hz using the MAP/BP tester). Also refer to Intermittent Fault Diagnosis EEC-IV Graphs and Charts.

- The use of test lamps may also aid diagnosis. For example, a test lamp could be connected at the stop lamp switch between BATT (+) and ground with another connected between the power to bulbs pin and ground. The BATT (+) lamp should always stay. The power to bulbs lamp will only be on when the brake is depressed. Also, with a DVOM connected between the BOO test pin and test pin 40 at the breakout box, if 6-7 volts is shown with the brake pedal released, this could indicate an open circuit between the processor and stop lamp ground (the processor supplies 6-7 volts on the BOO circuit, but this voltage is not strong enough to light the stoplamps or most test lamps).

Road Test

- After starting the engine for the road test, enter Engine Running Continuous Monitor Mode. Continuous Monitor Diagnostic Test Mode (Wiggle Test)

- Drive the vehicle to create the conditions in which the symptom occurs. If the Customer information Worksheet has been completed, this information may help in recreating the symptom.

- When the symptom occurs, the passenger should observe changes in listed EEC-IV signals. Information about the symptom, operating condition, value of the EEC-IV signal or other notes should be recorded.

- If the symptom cannot be duplicated, verify that the EEC-IV values are in the expected range.

Analyzing the Data

- Once the road test is completed, the results should be analyzed to locate and service the fault which caused the symptom.

- If no problem is identified, return to Diagnostic Routines for other possible causes of the symptom.