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Electronic Spark Control (ESC) Retard System, With ESC Controller (C-5)

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  1. An open or short circuit on the ESC wire to the ECM will cause a loss of the 12-volt ESC controller signal. This will cause the ECM to fully retard ignition timing.
  2. If a "Scan" tester is available, connect it to the ALDL connector. Tap on engine next to knock sensor and note "knock" parameter. Knock should be indicated on "Scan" tester.
  3. If a "Scan" tester is not available, connect a DVOM to the ECM ESC signal terminal. With engine idling, 12 volts should be present at this terminal. Using a metal object, tap on engine close to knock sensor. Voltage signal at ECM terminal should drop to zero volts, and return when knock signal ceases.
  4. If signal does not respond as described, check knock sensor signal to ESC controller. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, it may be necessary to place transmission in Drive for timing change to occur. Also, see KNOCK SENSOR under ENGINE SENSORS & SWITCHES in this article.
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