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Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

Indication of Failure

Power Lamp Indication:




When any self-diagnostic item is malfunctioning, the display on the power indicator blinks immediately after the engine starts.

The malfunctioning part or unit can be determined by a trouble code during self-diagnosis operation. Problems which occurred previously can also be identified through the memory function.

If the power indicator does not show a problem (although a problem is occurring), the problem can be determined by checking the performance characteristics of each sensor using the select monitor.


Code Extraction Procedure

Self-Diagnosis:






Trouble Code Indication

How To Read Trouble Codes:




The power indicator light flashes the code corresponding to the faulty part.

The long segment (1.2 sec on) indicates a "ten", and the short segment (0.2 sec on) signifies a one.