EXPERTEC TSB (T87-92)

Publication date: 1987-03-30
Reference number: T87-92

EXPERTEC TSB

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): T87-92, Date of Issue: 03/30/87

ECM CODE 20 - OPEN FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT

Model(s): 1986 Cadillac Eldorado and Seville

Bulletin No.: Cadillac T87-92

Date: 03/30/1987

BULLETIN ILLUSTRATION LIST

Fig 1: Graphic

SERVICE INFORMATION

Some 1986 Eldorados and Sevilles which experience an ECM Code E020 may be misdiagnosed when using the diagnostic procedure on pages 8D1-26-29 in the 1986 Eldorado and Seville Final Edition Service Information Manual. Since the oil pressure switch is used as a "BACK UP" it must be disconnected before you begin to diagnose an ECM Code E020.

The fuel pump receives power from two alternate sources; the fuel pump relay and the oil pressure switch. The fuel pump relay is energized by the ECM for two seconds at key "ON" to provide fuel pressure for starting. After the two second fuel pump run, the ECM will not power the relay again until distributor reference pulses are received indicating that the engine is turning (crank or run). The oil pressure switch is provided as a "BACK UP". Normal operating oil pressure will close the oil pressure switch contacts and supply power to the fuel pump.

When diagnosing an ECM Code E020, be certain to disconnect the oil pressure switch. Also, add "Disconnect Oil Pressure Switch" as noted in Fig 1 to the first step of the E020 chart on page 8DI-27 of the 1986 Eldorado and Seville Final Edition Service information Manual.

Turn ignition "OFF" for 10 seconds.
Disconnect oil pressure switch.
Turn ignition "ON" for 5 seconds
Attempt starting engine

Fig. 1 - ECM Code E020 Chart Page 8D1-27