[Shotimes] Is SHOTIMES FAQ being maintained for content? (was Clearing continuous codes from memory.)

[Carl Prochilo]

Found another bug in the FAQ.

In the Care and Feeding Section --> EEC Self-Test Procedure the following
statement is made.
"You can optionally run the SEFI or Cylinder Balance test. Lightly tap the
throttle (no need to go to WOT) and release it. The system will cut the
injector to each cylinder, looking for an expected drop in RPM. No drop
means a problem with that cylinder. A code of 1-6 identifies a cylinder
found to be weak. A code of 9 means all OK, 77 means run the test again. "

Every time I try to run this test the way that paragraph reads, I get a 538
code which says "operator error".

The fact of the matter is the test needs the WOT signal to run correctly.
>From what I observed, once the test starts, the computer holds the idle up
around 2000 RPMs and then starts dropping each cylinder one by one.  The end
result was a "9", which is what I was hoping for.  The wording in this
section of the FAQ should read.  (Evan, are you reading this?)
"After the KOER test completes you can optionally run the SEFI or Cylinder
Balance test. Race the throttle (it needs to go WOT) and release it.  The
computer elevates the idle to around 2000 RPM, and then will cut the
injector to each cylinder looking for an expected drop in RPM.  No drop
means a problem with that cylinder.  As each cylinder is taken offline, you
won't see much movement in the tachometer, but the engine will feel rougher,
out of balance.  When the cylinder comes back online, the engine will feel
normal again.  A code of 1-6 identifies a cylinder found to be weak. A code
of 9 means all OK.  As with other tests, the codes are shown twice."

Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 12:01 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Is SHOTIMES FAQ being maintained for content? (was
Clearing continuous codes from memory.)


> I am getting a sense that SHOTIMES is not being updated.  I had sent the
> webmaster some information a few months ago to be added to the mechanics
> Hall of Fame on behalf of Don D that never got posted.
>
> If there is someone still maintaining content, there is an error in the
Care
> and Feeding Section --> EEC Self-Test Procedure --> Clearing Continuous
> Codes .  The text describes the following statement.
> "To clear continuous codes, disconnect and then reconnect your jumper
after
> all the tests have been run and codes received."
>
> The statement should correctly read as follows.
> "To clear continuous codes, disconnect and then reconnect your jumper
while
> the continuous codes are being displayed."
>
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 5:35 PM
> Subject: Clearing continuous codes from memory.
>
>
> > I tried to follow the procedure on the Shotimes FAQ but I wasn't able to
> > clear the codes.  Will I get the same effect if I disconnect the ground
> from
> > the processor?  Any other tricks to getting these codes cleared?  I want
> to
> > make sure I can capture a fresh set of codes in case the CEL comes on
> again.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Carl P.
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