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. Check the delivery (test) mode connector is disconnected. Turn the ignition switch to ON.	Does the malfunction indicator light blink?	Go to step 2 .	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. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the connector from ECM. 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.