CHECK ENGINE Light Diagnostic Mode
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- Start engine (if possible). Move transmission shift lever through all positions, ending in Park. Turn A/C switch on and then off (if equipped).
- Turn engine off. Without starting engine again, turn ignition on, off, on, off and on within 5 seconds. Record 2-digit trouble codes as displayed by flashing malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light.
- For example, trouble code 23 is displayed as flash, flash, 4-second pause, flash, flash, flash. After a slightly longer pause, other codes stored are displayed in numerical order.
- When CHECK ENGINE light begins to flash trouble codes, it cannot be stopped. Start over if count is lost. Code 55 indicates end of trouble code display.
- Refer to TROUBLE CODES to translate trouble code number to a DRB trouble code message. Once trouble area is identified, refer to TEST TC-1A . Use DRB trouble codes to find appropriate test.
- As an example, a 3.0L engine starts and runs but has a driveability problem. Malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light indicates a Code 14. Refer to TROUBLE CODES to translate trouble code number to a DRB trouble code message.
- When DRB trouble code message is obtained, refer to appropriate test number in this article. To clear trouble codes, see CLEARING TROUBLE CODES .