Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! Visit IgorSushko.com and see what it's like racing in Japan
-
Google  
Web AF
Become a subscriber. Browse a faster, ad-free AF. Instantly.

Automotive Forums > Chevrolet > Corsica - Low fuel milage and black exhaust smoke
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Member Map Calendar Surveys/Quiz Arcade Mark Forums Read

Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 10-24-2003, 08:07 PM   #1
SESH1
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2
Cool Low fuel milage and black exhaust smoke

Hi I have a 1996 Corsica with a 3.1 SFI. I is getting ralley bad gas milage. The ODC II code reader says P 0101 and 0171. It gets about 10 miles to the gallon. When I mash the gas, black smoke pours out I changed the MAP sensor and also the fuel pressure regulator. But it's still doing the same thing. I pulled the plugs and they're all black with soot. But not foulded.

Does anyone have any suggestions that I might try to correct this problem ?


Mike
SESH1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2003, 07:48 AM   #2
GMMerlin
I know stuff
AF Moderator
 
GMMerlin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,664
Re: Low fuel milage and black exhaust smoke

p0101 is a Mass Air Flow sensor performance code and the p0171 is a fuel trim lean code.
You will need to diagnos the codes to find your problem.
What ever is causing the 101 code is the problem...the 171 code is a result of whats going on...fix the 101 and the 171 should clear.


Here is the diadnostic chart.
Important: Do not clear DTCs!

Disconnect MAF sensor connector.
Attempt to start engine.
Does engine start and continue to run?
--
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 6

5
Ignition Off reconnect MAF sensor.
Start engine observe MAP sensor display on the scan tool while slowly increasing engine speed to 3000 RPM.
Does the MAP sensor value change as engine speed increases?
--
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 6

6
Refer to DTC P0106 to diagnose MAP sensor circuit.

Is action complete?
--
Go to Step 20
--

7
Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
Observe the TP sensor parameter with a scan tool.
Depress the accelerator pedal completely.
Is the TP sensor parameter within the specified range?
0-100 %
Go to Step 8
Go to DTC P0121


8
Ignition OFF.
Disconnect the MAF sensor connector.
Ignition ON, engine OFF.
Using a DVM, measure voltage between the MAF signal circuit and chassis ground.
Is the voltage near the specified value?
5V
Go to Step 9
Go to Step 10

9
Connect a test light between the MAF sensor ignition feed and ground circuits at the MAF sensor harness connector.

Is the test light ON?
--
Go to Step 13
Go to Step 12

10
Is the voltage less than the specified value?
4.5V
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 11

11
Ignition OFF, disconnect the PCM.
Ignition ON, engine OFF.
Measure voltage between the MAF signal circuit and ground.
Does the voltage measure near the specified value?
0V
Go to Step 20
Go to Step 17

12
Connect a test light between MAF sensor ignition feed circuit and chassis ground.

Is the test light ON?
--
Go to Step 15
Go to Step 16

13
Check for a poor connection at the MAF sensor.
If a poor connection is found, replace faulty terminal(s) (refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A-5).
Was a poor connection found?
--
Go to Step 20
Go to Step 18

14
Check the MAF signal circuit for the following conditions:

Excessive resistance between the PCM and the MAF sensor
Excessive resistance in ground circuit
Shorted to the MAF sensor ground circuit
Poor connection at the PCM.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary (refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A-5).
Was a problem found?
--
Go to Step 20
Go to Step 19

15
Locate and repair the open in the ground circuit to the MAF sensor (refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A-5).

Is action complete?
--
Go to Step 20
--

16
Locate and repair the open, or excessive resistance in the ignition feed circuit to the MAF sensor (refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A-5).

Is action complete?
--
Go to Step 20
--

17
Locate and repair the short to voltage in the MAF signal circuit (refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis section 8A-5).

Is action complete?
--
Go to Step 20
--

18
Replace the MAF sensor.

Is action complete?
--
Go to Step 20
--

19
Replace the PCM.

Important: Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to On-Vehicle Service in Powertrain Control Module and Sensors for procedures.

Is action complete?
--
Go to Step 20
--

20
Ignition ON, engine OFF, review and record scan tool Fail Records data.
Clear DTCs.
Operate vehicle within Fail Records conditions as noted.
Using a scan tool, monitor SPECIFIC DTC info for DTC P0101.
Does scan tool indicate DTC P0101 failed this ignition?
--
Go to St
__________________
Why do you never have enough time or money to do the job right the first time, but enough time and money to do it again?
Got all the certifications
Yea..I work at a DEALERSHIP
GMMerlin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-27-2003, 02:48 PM   #3
SESH1
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2
I appriciate the help. I finally replaced the o2 sensor and that fixed the problem. No more fault codes for now.

Thanks for the help.

Mike S
SESH1 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
AF Assistant
 

These Ads Open in New Window
 
Reply

Automotive Forums > Chevrolet > Corsica - Low fuel milage and black exhaust smoke
User Name
Password



Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:19 PM.

Google  
Web AF
Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
© 2000-2008 AutomotiveForums.com | Privacy Statement