NOISY 'PEDES' VALVE INFORMATION

Model and Year 1984 (CALIFORNIA) CAPRICE, EL CAMINO, AND MONTE CARLO WITH 3.8L V6 (CODE A)

A popping noise may be emitted from the (PEDES) A.I.R. management valve. This noise may occur due to one (1) of two (2) possible causes, it may be caused by a missing solenoid plug on the black converter solenoid (see Figure 1).

The other possible cause for noise is a missing 'O' ring between the black solenoid and the air management valve (see Figure 1).

A new solenoid, P/N 17110655, has been released for service to repair this condition. Included with this solenoid will be two (2) 'O' rings.

PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF BLACK SOLENOID ON (PEDES) VALVE

A. Disconnect electrical connector from black solenoid (see Figure 2).

B. Release both retaining tabs from solenoid, using a suitable screwdriver (see Figure 3).

C. Remove solenoid and 'O' ring.

D. Lightly lubricate and install the new 'O' ring over nipple of pressure tube. (New solenoid is supplied with two (2) 'O' rings, only one (1) which is required at this time.)

E. Install new solenoid using care to align opening in solenoid with pressure nipple on valve, and snap into both retaining tabs firmly.

F. Connect solenoid electrical connection.

G. Inspect and verify proper operation of PEDES valve (see Section 6-E "Driveability and Emissions - Carbureted" in the Chassis Service Manual.

DIAGNOSTIC NOTICE

If the 'O' ring is missing or leaking on the gray connector solenoid, air will be diverted to the exhaust manifolds which will cause lean exhaust, low oxygen sensor voltages, fixed 10 DEG dwell (duty cycle) and possibly a Code 44 to be set.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Labor Operation Number T5069 Labor Time Allowance for one (1) solenoid: .2 hours Labor Time Allowance for both solenoid .3 hours Failure Code 92

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