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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> CAMARO & FIREBIRD -> 3.1L (VIN T) ENGINE -> 3.1L (VIN T), 3.4L (VIN S), 5.0L (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) Engines -> 5.0L (VIN E) ENGINE -> 5.0L (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) ENGINES -> 5.7L (VIN P) Engine -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> Coolant Fan, Replace -> DESCRIPTION -> SYSTEM CHECK -> SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS -> SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> Test A: Coolant Fan Does Not Turn On -> Test A: Coolant Fan Open Test -> Test B: Coolant Fan A/C Open -> Test B: Coolant Fan Does Not Turn Off With Engine Coolant Cool, A/C Mode Selector OFF & Ignition Switch In RUN Position -> Test B: Coolant Fan Does Not Turn Off With Engine Coolant Cool, A/C Off And Ignition Switch In RUN Position -> Test C: Coolant Fan Does Not Turn Off -> Test C: Coolant Fan Does Not Turn On With A/C Mode Selector ON & Head Pressure Above 233 psi, But Does Run With Engine Hot -> Test C: Coolant Fan Does Not Turn On With A/C On And Head Pressure Above 223 psi, But Does Turn On With Engine Hot -> Test D: Coolant Fan & Auxiliary Coolant Fan Open Test -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS

DESCRIPTION

3.1L (VIN T), 3.4L (VIN S), 5.0L (VIN F) & 5.7L (VIN 8) Engines

The coolant fan is controlled by the ECM. In the 6 cylinder, the coolant fan is also controlled by the redundant cooling fan switch. When the ECM grounds circuit 335, the coolant fan relay is energized and battery voltage is applied to the coolant fan. If the ECM fails on the 6 cylinder engine, the redundant coolant fan switch will ground the 335 circuit and energize the coolant fan relay. The ECM will ground the coolant fan relay when the coolant temperature sensor indicates the coola...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> 1990 Eldorado, Reatta, Riviera, Seville, Toronado & Trofeo (Teves Type) -> EBCM INPUTS -> BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH -> CRANK SENSE -> DIAGNOSTIC ENABLE -> IGNITION ENABLE -> LOW FLUID & LOW PRESSURE -> WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS

IGNITION ENABLE

The ignition enable input receives battery voltage whenever the ignition switch is in the RUN position. Upon receiving an ignition enable input, the EBCM begins its self-checks.

CRANK SENSE

A crank sense input is provide to the EBCM which goes high (12 volts), when the ignition switch is moved to the START position. When the crank sense input is high, the EBCM commands itself, internally, to shut off until engine start is completed.

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

The EBCM also receives a 12 volt signal from the brake light switch whenever the brake pedal is depressed. The brake light...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove axle nut and washer.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft or link from control arm.
  • Remove nut from ball joint, then separate ball joint from steering knuckle using separator tool No. J-36226, or equivalent.
  • Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using fron...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove throttle body air inlet duct, then apply parking brake.
  • Place transaxle in neutral gear position.
  • Remove engine mount strut bolts and position mount aside.
  • Install suitable engine ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to intake manifold.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

PASS Key Decoder Module Location  Diagram for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado  3.8 V6 GASPASS Key Decoder Module Location Diagram for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • PASS Key Decoder Module
  • Behind LH Side Of I/P, Right Of Steering Column  Diagram for 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado  3.8 V6 GASBehind LH Side Of I/P, Right Of Steering Column Diagram for 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Door Lock Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1988 Oldsmobile Toronado  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1988 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Transaxle
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Brake Switch
  • Transaxle Position Switch
  • Body Computer Module
  • 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Switch
  • Transaxle Position Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GRINDING OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE - VEHICLES WITH HYDRA-MATIC FRONT WHEEL DRIVE A/T - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1986 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 3.8 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: TIRE/WHEEL CHARACTERISTICS (VIBRATION, BALANCE, SHAKE, FLAT SPOTTING) OF GM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1987 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Oldsmobile Toronado AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Oldsmobile Toronado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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