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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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Quad Driver Failure

What does this mean? I've had 3 computers put in my car. The ECM has the old PROMM inside. Could this my problem all along? Or do I have some wiring problems.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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The Quad Driver is used to activate high current loads like solenoids. Getting a Quad Driver code - e.g. DTC 26 - does not necessarily mean the "driver" module is bad, it could mean the load that it is driving it faulty. Are you replacing the ECM because you are getting a "quad driver" code? Do you have a specific code?
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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I replaced the ECM because I got a code 42. And, the computer was non responsive. Now I have a Quad Driver Failure.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Which of the quad drivers shows as failed? #1, #2, #3?
I am not sure about #3, but I know a faulty/removed air pump or EGR will cause #1 and #2 to fail.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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I don't know which one it is. The guy didn't say. But it's missing hardcore. Starts missing at operating temperature.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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I got that code when I unplugged my air pump at the track to run the fans on. Check the egr.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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I changed my PROM when I did my heads/cam, but my QDM failure code stayed in the computer. It didn't go away until I changed the main ECM.

Don't the Quad Drivers control the injectors on a '93?

Frank
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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Injectors could be!!!

Turn your ignition on (engine off), and with a voltmeter poke the terminals on each of the injector harnesses. Pink Wire is 12V, and the other wire (forget color) is the ground.

So poke the harness slot for the pink wire (12V power) and the harness slot for the ground wire. If you get a power reading (12V), then your injectors stay open, which will cause misfires, and lousy fuel mileague.

Let us know, and give us some feedback
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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I had injectors installed today. When they checked the ECM the Quad Driver Failure came up.
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:36 AM
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I am not saying your injectors themselves are bad, I am suggesting that if that error codes is related to the injector drivers a good way to test would be that.

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With the ignition, the ECM is suppose to supply 12 volts of power to each injectors harness (pink wire).

Now keep in mind that an injector is opened when both power and ground is given to it. This means the ECM fires each bank of injectors by grounding the ground wire. (blue or green).

So the test simply suggested to probe the pink wire slot on the harness (power) and probe for ground by probing on the blue wire (ground). If the voltmeter reads voltage, this means that the blue (ground wire) is grounded, therefore your injectors are always open.

Just a suggestion.
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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I can't test it. It's still sitting at the shop.
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