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Malfunction Indicator Light Remains Blinking: Wiring Diagram

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Engine electrical system, non-turbo model < Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM. >

Fig 1: Malfunction Indicator Light - Wiring Diagram
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Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK DELIVERY (TEST) MODE CONNECTOR. 
  1. Check the delivery (test) mode connector is disconnected.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the malfunction indicator light blink? Go to step . System is normal.
NOTE: Malfunction indicator light blinks at a cycle of 3 Hz when delivery (test) mode connector is connected.
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND DELIVERY (TEST) MODE CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  3. Measure the resistance between ECM and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (B136) No. 34 - Chassis ground: 

Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Replace the ECM. < Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . > Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM and delivery (test) mode connector.