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Diagnostic Circuit Check

NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart.

The Diagnostic Circuit Check is a starting point to identifying a problem caused by the fuel injection system.

  1. If "CHECK ENGINE" light illuminates with ignition on and engine stopped, this confirms battery and ignition voltage to the ECM.
  2. The ECM will flash Code 12 with the "CHECK ENGINE" light. This indicates ECM diagnostics are working. Code 12 will not flash 3 times if other codes are stored in memory. Each additional code will flash 3 times. Codes will start with the lowest code. If no codes are present, Code 12 will flash until fuse is removed from fuse box.
  3. Record all codes stored except Code 12. If vehicle problem is engine cranks but will not run, see BASIC TESTING article.
  4. If no additional codes were recorded, refer to TESTS W/O CODES article.
Fig 1: Diagnostic Circuit Check Flow Chart
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