Trouble Code Definition

NOTE: When DTC tests indicate to check a component, see indicated component in I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. For Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) illustration symbol identification, see Fig 1 . To identify ECM connector terminals, see WIRING DIAGRAMS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION

Code

System Affected

Probable Cause

11 ⁽¹⁾

Crankshaft Position Sensor

⁽²⁾ No Crank Signal

Mass Airflow Sensor Circuit

Open/Shorted Circuit

Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor

Open/Shorted Circuit

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

No VSS Signal

16 ⁽¹⁾

Traction Control System

⁽³⁾ Open/Shorted Circuit

21 ⁽¹⁾

Ignition Signal Circuit

⁽²⁾ Open/Shorted Circuit

ECM

Signals Not Normal

32 ⁽⁴⁾

EGR Function

No EGR Operation

HO2S Sensor (Left)

Open/Shorted Circuit/High HO2S Signal

34 ⁽¹⁾

Knock Sensor

Open/Shorted Circuit

35 ⁽⁴⁾

EGR Temperature Sensor

Open/Shorted Circuit

Throttle Position Sensor

Open/Shorted Circuit

45 ⁽⁴⁾

Injector Leak

Leak At Injectors

46 ⁽¹⁾ (Q45 W/TCS)

Secondary Throttle Position Sensor

Open/Shorted Circuit

51 ⁽⁴⁾

Injector Circuit

Injector Does Not Work

HO2S Sensor (Right)

Open/Shorted Circuit/High HO2S Signal

54 ⁽¹⁾

Automatic Transmission Signal

Open Signal Transmission Control Unit

55 ⁽¹⁾

No Malfunction

Normal Condition

⁽¹⁾	Trouble code will not activate Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

⁽²⁾	If Codes 11 and 21 are present at same time, check items causing a malfunction of crankshaft position sensor circuit first.

⁽³⁾	See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in the BRAKES Section.

⁽⁴⁾	California models.

Fig 1: Identifying DTC Illustration Symbols

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