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HOW TO DISPLAY AND READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITHOUT A SCAN TOOL (MODE III - SELF DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)

The E.C.U. constantly monitors the function of these sensors and actuators, regardless of ignition key position. If a malfunction occurs, the information is stored in the E.C.U. and can be retrieved from the memory by turning on the diagnostic mode selector, located on the side of the E.C.U. When activated, the malfunction is indicated by flashing a red and a green L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode), also located on the E.C.U. Since all the self-diagnostic results are stored in the E.C.U.'s memory even intermittent malfunctions can be diagnosed.

A malfunction is indicated by the number of both red and green flashing L.E.D.s. First, the red L.E.D. flashes and the green flashes follow. The red L.E.D. corresponds to units of ten and the green L.E.D. corresponds to units of one. For example, when the red L.E.D. flashes once and the green L.E.D. flashes twice, this signifies the number "12" showing that the air flow meter signal is malfunctioning. All problems are classified by code numbers in this way.

- When the engine fails to start, crank it two or more seconds before beginning self-diagnosis.
- Before starting self-diagnosis, do not erase the stored memory before beginning self-diagnosis. if it is erased, the self-diagnosis function for intermittent malfunctions will be lost.




Self Diagnostic Procedure




Display Code Table

Code 11:




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Code 55:




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