How do I test my ESC ?
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Re: How do I test my ESC ? (Corvette0096)
Here is a write up about it. https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=99&TopicID=2
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Re: How do I test my ESC ? (Corvette0096)
Thats what I'll probabbly do since I don't know how to test that one out. I was told you can unplug it and start the car and it will just use factory settings in the ecm but I haven't tried that. I'll just get a new one and install it. That was some great info there, I'll be sure to get that exact GM P/N
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Re: How do I test my ESC ? (Davidsvette85)
If your ESC is bad, and throwing a code 43 with the service engine light on, your car will run slow. Real conservative.
This happened to mine, every time you push the gas pedal you will see a couple degrees spark retard with a scan tool.
The problem is a code 43 service engine soon light lit doesnt tell you if its your ESC unit or knock sensors. Last year I got the light and replaced the ESC unit. It went out. It came back on this year, so i replaced both knock sensors and everything works a-ok.
I know i didnt answer your question, but i hope you find my post useful.
Oh , I should add I have a 93. Which does not have a knock sensor chip mounted next to the chip - Like some people here install LT4 knock modules.
When I refer to ESC i am referring to the finned plate like with a connector thingy the ignition coil mounts to.
This happened to mine, every time you push the gas pedal you will see a couple degrees spark retard with a scan tool.
The problem is a code 43 service engine soon light lit doesnt tell you if its your ESC unit or knock sensors. Last year I got the light and replaced the ESC unit. It went out. It came back on this year, so i replaced both knock sensors and everything works a-ok.
I know i didnt answer your question, but i hope you find my post useful.
Oh , I should add I have a 93. Which does not have a knock sensor chip mounted next to the chip - Like some people here install LT4 knock modules.
When I refer to ESC i am referring to the finned plate like with a connector thingy the ignition coil mounts to.
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Re: How do I test my ESC ? (dizwiz24)
Yea the Electric Spark Control , the check engine light is not staying on but it came on once and went back out. the only code it has stored is the ESC is not working correctly. It still drives good but I noticed it is really sucking gas driving normal (not heavy footed) says its getting 14.5 mpg. :eek:
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Re: How do I test my ESC ? (Corvette0096)
After checking into the GM P/N that was recommened in the site as an upgrade that GM part# 16038331 comes out to a 4.3 liter Z28 does that matter? :confused:
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Re: How do I test my ESC ? (Davidsvette85)
Don't know of any 6 banger Z28's. You really need a scanner to determine if it's a problem. Sounds like it had a one time failure of the functional test. On each start up, once it hits about 194 degrees and it gets close to WOT, the ECM advances timing until it knocks. If it fails, the light goes on until the ignition is cycled and the code is stored in memory. If it knocks below 194 degrees, the functional test is passed and not run again. A scanner will tell you what's going on, but check the connection at the knock sensor.
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Re: How do I test my ESC ? (Davidsvette85)
While at Carlisle this year Gordon told me that P/N was for a Camaro but I didn't ask the vintage.
Anyway, it cured my false knock problem and has worked well for otheres on this Forum too.
It cost me $55 at my local Chevy dealer.
Anyway, it cured my false knock problem and has worked well for otheres on this Forum too.
It cost me $55 at my local Chevy dealer.
