Chart A-2 - No ALDL Data Or Won't Flash Code 12 (Check Engine Light On Steady)

There should always be a steady CHECK ENGINE light when ignition is on and engine stopped. With diagnostic terminal grounded, light should flash a Code 12, followed by any trouble codes stored in memory. A steady light could be a short to ground in circuit from ECM terminal A5 or an open in diagnostic circuit No. A9.

1. If there is problem with ECM not allowing scan tester to read serial data, ECM should not flash a Code 12. If Code 12 does flash, ensure scan tester is working properly by testing it on another vehicle. If scan tester is functioning properly and circuit No. A8 (serial data) is okay, the CALPAK or ECM may be at fault.
2. If light goes off when ECM connector is disconnected, then circuit No. A5 is not shorted to ground.
3. This checks for an open diagnostic circuit No. A9 (diagnostic enable).
4. At this point, the CHECK ENGINE light wiring is okay. The problem is a faulty ECM or CALPAK. If Code 12 does not flash, ECM should be replaced using original CALPAK. Replace CALPAK only after trying an ECM, as a defective CALPAK is an unlikely cause of the problem.

Fig 1: Chart A-2 Schematic - No ALDL Data Or Won't Flash Code 12 (Check Engine Light On Steady)

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Fig 2: Chart A-2 Flow Chart - No ALDL Data Or Won't Flash Code 12 (Check Engine Light On Steady)

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