Tachometer Inoperative On Models With Clean Tach Output (CTO) Only
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Check CTO circuit from PCM terminal No. 48. Go to TEST JH: TACHOMETER OUTPUT FAILURE , step 1) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article. To determine if CTO circuit is used, see appropriate PIN VOLTAGE/PID VALUE CHARTS article. Check terminal No. 48 under OUTPUTS.